Associations to the word «Extradition»

Wiktionary

EXTRADITION, noun. A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government is handed over to another government for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.

Dictionary definition

EXTRADITION, noun. The surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty).

Wise words

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