Extradition

/ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of extraditing a person accused or convicted of a crime; the legal process by which one jurisdiction surrenders a suspected or convicted criminal to another jurisdiction.

The country agreed to the extradition of the fugitive to face charges in the United States.

The formal process by which an individual is surrendered by one jurisdiction to another, often finalized through legal agreements.

Extradition treaties between nations help ensure that criminals cannot escape justice by fleeing to another country.

A process that typically requires diplomatic negotiations and can involve legal hurdles based on dual criminality principles.

The diplomat was involved in lengthy discussions regarding the extradition of the high-profile suspect.

A controversial element of international law, particularly when dealing with politically charged cases.

The extradition of political dissidents often raises concerns about human rights violations.

Etymology

From Latin 'extraditio', meaning 'surrender'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

extradition treaty

An agreement between two countries governing the conditions under which a fugitive may be extradited.

extradition request

A formal appeal made by one jurisdiction to another to surrender a fugitive.

awaiting extradition

A term used to describe an individual who is being held pending the resolution of an extradition request.

Related Words

deportation

The act of removing a person from a country.

repatriation

The return of someone to their own country.

fugitive

A person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding.