'Extradition' definitions:

Definition of 'extradition'

From: WordNet
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)

Definition of 'Extradition'

From: GCIDE
  • Extradition \Ex`tra*di"tion\, n. [L. ex out + traditio a delivering up: cf. F. extradition. See Tradition.] The surrender or delivery of an alleged criminal by one State or sovereignty to another having jurisdiction to try charge. [1913 Webster]

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