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Definition of extradition

extradition

/ˌɛk.strəˈdɪʃ.ən/
ex · tra · di · tion
Plural:extraditions
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Adjective:extraditable
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• noun

1

The formal process by which one country or state surrenders a suspected or convicted criminal to the authorities of another jurisdiction where the alleged offense was committed.

Example

"The defense attorneys filed an appeal in the high court to block their client's extradition to the United States."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'extradition' with 'deportation'; extradition is the formal surrender of an accused or convicted criminal from one jurisdiction to another to face trial or punishment, whereas deportation is the unilateral expulsion of a non-citizen from a country for immigration or legal violations.

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extramarital
extraneous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French 'extradition', formed from the Latin prefix 'ex-' (out of) and 'traditio' (a handing over or surrender), from the verb 'tradere' (to hand over).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Extradition. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/extradition
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