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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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