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extradition


Main Entry: ex·tra·di·tion
Pronunciation: \ˌek-strə-ˈdi-shən\
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from ex- + Latin tradition-, traditio act of handing over — more at treason
Date: 1839

: 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




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