extradition

noun

ex·​tra·​di·​tion ˌek-strə-ˈdi-shən 

: the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge

Examples of extradition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Giblin is currently in custody at the Sarasota County Jail where she is being held with bond while awaiting extradition. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026

After a months-long extradition process, Prudhomme had a March 6 court appearance scheduled in Alameda County, but refused to leave his jail cell, according to court records. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026

His extradition has reportedly faced resistance from powerful figures within the Venezuelan government, including Cabello, according to people familiar with the negotiations. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026

Wayne County, Utah, Attorney Michael Winn declined to comment on Miller’s plan to fight extradition. —ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from ex- + Latin tradition-, traditio act of handing over — more at treason

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for extradition

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

Kids Definition

extradition

noun

ex·​tra·​di·​tion ˌek-strə-ˈdish-ən 

: the delivery of an accused criminal from one place (as a U.S. state) to another where the trial will be held

Legal Definition

extradition

noun

ex·​tra·​di·​tion ˌek-strə-ˈdi-shən 

: the surrender of an accused usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one sovereign (as a state or nation) to another that has jurisdiction to try the accused and that has demanded his or her return see also asylum state compare detainer, rendition

Note: Article IV of the U.S. Constitution states: “A person charged in any State with treason, felony, or other crime, who shall flee from justice, and be found in another State, shall on demand of the executive authority of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the State having jurisdiction of the crime.”

Etymology

French, from Latin ex- out + traditio act of handing over, from tradere to hand over