Extradition
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Extradition is a noun meaning A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government or jurisdiction is handed over to another government or jurisdiction for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.
Meaning
A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government or jurisdiction is handed over to another government or jurisdiction for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.
Word Forms
- extraditions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extraditable, extradite, repatriation, donation, handover, rendition.
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