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

Gligor, now 44, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals in Washington, D.C., and is awaiting extradition, per Montgomery County Police. —Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024

Eugene Teodor Gligor was taken into custody in D.C. today and will await extradition to Maryland on a charge of first-degree murder. —Stephen Smith, CBS News, 19 June 2024

The issue of extradition was not a major focus of the hearing. —Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024

Mountain Home Police Chief Jon Thompson told the Statesman by email that the Elmore County Prosecutor’s Office is working with officials in California on the extradition, but that there’s no timeline for his return. —Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 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