WordValeextradition
handing over an accused person to another jurisdiction
In more detail
1. (noun) the legal process of sending a person who is accused of a crime back to the country or state where the crime took place so they can be tried in court
Examples
- The suspect's extradition to France was approved by the judge.
How to use extradition
Extradition is a formal legal process involving international or interstate cooperation, typically discussed in legal, diplomatic, and news contexts. It differs from deportation in that extradition specifically concerns returning someone for criminal prosecution, whereas deportation removes someone based on immigration status. The term is neutral and factual, commonly appearing in criminal justice and international law discourse.
Common phrases
- extradition treaty
- extradition request
- extradition proceedings
- extradition hearing
- fight extradition
- face extradition
Synonyms
rendition · deportation · removal · transfer
Word family
extradite (verb) · extraditable (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse extradition with deportation; extradition is specifically for criminal suspects/offenders facing trial, while deportation is an immigration enforcement action.
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