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extradition

/ɛks.trædɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does extradition mean?

noun

The act of sending a person to another country to be tried or punished for a crime. The process of surrendering a person to the authorities of another country.

Example

"The suspect was extradited to the United States to face charges of money laundering."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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