extradition

One entry found for extradition.

Main Entry: ex·tra·di·tion
Pronunciation: "ek-str&-'di-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from ex- + Latin tradition-, traditio act of handing over -- more at TREASON
: 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