extraditable

adjective

ex·​tra·​dit·​able ˈek-strə-ˌdī-tə-bəl How to pronounce extraditable (audio)
1
: subject or liable to extradition
2
: making one liable to extradition
an extraditable offense

Examples of extraditable in a Sentence

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The warrant in that case is extraditable, police noted. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2024 Police said Lovely had an extraditable warrant out for his arrest stemming from Texas on a violation of parole. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2024 An extraditable national arrest warrant was issued for Heather on July 28, 2017, after the South Elgin Police Department consulted the Kane County State's Attorney's Office with details of the child's disappearance. Chris Sims, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023 If the offense is determined to be extraditable, prosecutors work with the Department of Justice to prepare an extradition request. Isabella Volmert, Dallas News, 17 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for extraditable 

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of extraditable was in 1881

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“Extraditable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extraditable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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