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