extradite
to give up (an alleged fugitive or criminal) to another state or nation at its request.
to obtain the extradition of.
Origin of extradite
1Other words from extradite
- un·ex·tra·dit·ed, adjective
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How to use extradite in a sentence
Knox has not been extradited to Italy while the case is appealed.
Amanda Knox, Cub Reporter: The Convicted Murderer Is Now Writing Theater Reviews for a Small Seattle Paper | Justin Miller | November 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 2012, he was extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States, and charged with conspiring to commit the attacks.
Meet Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, aka L. Jinny, the Ali G of Evil | Olivia Nuzzi | August 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe was extradited to the United States to face criminal charges in New York.
This Is the Prisoner ISIS Wants to Trade for an American Hostage | Barbie Latza Nadeau | August 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFinally, in 2012, Abdel Bary was extradited and is now serving time in an American prison.
ISIS, Hip-Hop Jihadists and the Man Who Killed James Foley | Christopher Dickey | August 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMoscow said the men, who deny responsibility, would not be extradited to London for trial under any circumstances.
Brits Investigate Assassination of the Spy Who Warned Us About Putin | Nico Hines | July 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
He had been extradited on the wrong charge and had, therefore, to be set at liberty.
Remarkable Rogues | Charles KingstonProceedings were also taken for certain individuals to be extradited to ensure the safety of the King of Spain.
The Revolt of the Angels | Anatole France(b) Even when an accused person is extradited there are limitations as to the jurisdiction of the state to which he goes.
International Law | George Grafton Wilson and George Fox TuckerMirsky was caught, and after two remands at the police-court was extradited on the charge of forging Russian notes.
If he remained there it might be possible to lay hands upon him, for his act constituted a felony and he could be extradited.
The Mission of Janice Day | Helen Beecher Long
British Dictionary definitions for extradite
/ (ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt) /
to surrender (an alleged offender) for trial to a foreign state
to procure the extradition of
Origin of extradite
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