Criminal Law

Extradition

/ ek-struh-DISH-un /

Definition

Handing over a fugitive to another jurisdiction for trial.

Used in Context

“The fugitive fought extradition to the United States for years.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: extradere, to deliver up

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