Extradition: meaning, definitions and examples

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extradition

 

[ ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

The action of extraditing a person accused or convicted of a crime to the jurisdiction where the crime was committed.

Synonyms

deportation, handover, surrender

Examples of usage

  • The extradition of the suspect to face trial in the United States was approved by the court.
  • The country agreed to the extradition request from the neighboring state.
Context #2 | Noun

international relations

The formal process of one country surrendering an individual to another country for prosecution or punishment.

Synonyms

deportation, handover, surrender

Examples of usage

  • The extradition treaty between the two countries allows for swift cooperation in criminal cases.
  • The extradition of political dissidents is a sensitive issue in international relations.

Translations

Translations of the word "extradition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extradição

🇮🇳 प्रत्यर्पण

🇩🇪 Auslieferung

🇮🇩 ekstradisi

🇺🇦 екстрадиція

🇵🇱 ekstradycja

🇯🇵 引き渡し

🇫🇷 extradition

🇪🇸 extradición

🇹🇷 iade

🇰🇷 인도

🇸🇦 تسليم

🇨🇿 vydání

🇸🇰 vydanie

🇨🇳 引渡

🇸🇮 izročitev

🇮🇸 framsal

🇰🇿 экстрадиция

🇬🇪 ექსტრადიცია

🇦🇿 təslim

🇲🇽 extradición

Etymology

The word 'extradition' originated in the mid-19th century from the Latin word 'extraditionem', which means 'delivery' or 'surrender'. The concept of extradition has been present throughout history as a means of ensuring that individuals accused or convicted of crimes face justice in the appropriate jurisdiction. Extradition laws and treaties have evolved over time to facilitate cooperation between nations in combating crime and upholding the principles of justice.

See also: extraneous, extras.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,719, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.