extradition

noun

ex·​tra·​di·​tion ˌek-strə-ˈdi-shən 

: the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge

Examples of extradition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mullen was held at a jail in Idaho until his extradition was completed and Marin County authorities took him into custody on Thursday. —Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024

The next day, U.S. authorities announced Mr. Orozco’s indictment and extradition request. —Jody García, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2024

Carmen Van Huss Indianapolis Police Shepherd was being held without bond Wednesday at Missouri's Boone County Jail, and an extradition hearing is to be held in the coming days, the police department said in a news release. —CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024

The 43-year-old former Olympic athlete is currently on the run, according to the FBI, which is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and extradition to the United States. —Sean Neumann, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from ex- + Latin tradition-, traditio act of handing over — more at treason

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

extradition

noun

ex·​tra·​di·​tion ˌek-strə-ˈdish-ən 

: the delivery of an accused criminal from one place (as a U.S. state) to another where the trial will be held

Legal Definition

extradition

noun

ex·​tra·​di·​tion ˌek-strə-ˈdi-shən 

: the surrender of an accused usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one sovereign (as a state or nation) to another that has jurisdiction to try the accused and that has demanded his or her return see also asylum state compare detainer, rendition

Note: Article IV of the U.S. Constitution states: “A person charged in any State with treason, felony, or other crime, who shall flee from justice, and be found in another State, shall on demand of the executive authority of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the State having jurisdiction of the crime.”

Etymology

French, from Latin ex- out + traditio act of handing over, from tradere to hand over