Meaning & Definition of word "Extradition"

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    Extradition

    /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

    noun:

    • 1. 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.
      • Example: The country agreed to the extradition of the fugitive to face charges in the United States.
    • 2. The formal process by which an individual is surrendered by one jurisdiction to another, often finalized through legal agreements.
      • Example: Extradition treaties between nations help ensure that criminals cannot escape justice by fleeing to another country.
    • 3. A process that typically requires diplomatic negotiations and can involve legal hurdles based on dual criminality principles.
      • Example: The diplomat was involved in lengthy discussions regarding the extradition of the high-profile suspect.
    • 4. A controversial element of international law, particularly when dealing with politically charged cases.
      • Example: 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.

    Slang Meanings of extradition