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extradite

[ ek-struh-dahyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ex·tra·dit·ed, ex·tra·dit·ing.
  1. to give up (an alleged fugitive or criminal) to another state or nation at its request.
  2. to obtain the extradition of.


extradite

/ ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt /

verb

  1. to surrender (an alleged offender) for trial to a foreign state
  2. to procure the extradition of


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Other Words From

  • un·extra·dited adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of extradite1

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from extradition

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Word History and Origins

Origin of extradite1

C19: back formation from extradition

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Example Sentences

Police in Hampshire must now decide whether to extradite the Kings back to England and file kidnapping and neglect charges.

Even then, it is unclear whether the Italians would attempt to extradite her, or if the United States would grant such a request.

There is no word yet on whether the Americans have also sought to extradite Lady back to the United States.

A plus for Snowden of settling in La Paz: It would be very difficult for the U.S. to extradite him.

I hope Hong Kong does not extradite him; he did this for the peoples of whole world, for his own conscience.

Since the treaty our government has refused to extradite where the offence charged is not included in the treaty.

And in these countries the Governments are competent to extradite an individual even if no extradition treaty exists.

Since the treaty, our government has refused to extradite where the offense charged is not included in the treaty.

Moreover, the British Government could not extradite Pinto from his native land.

Do you think we could ever extradite him from such a planet?

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