extradition
ex·tra·di·tion
noun \ˌek-strə-ˈdi-shən\Definition of EXTRADITION
: the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
See Origin of EXTRADITION
French, from ex- + Latin tradition-, traditio act of handing over — more at treason
First Known Use: 1839
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