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

Mangione pleaded not guilty to the Pennsylvania charges and has been fighting extradition to New York since being detained. —Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024

As of now, Mangione remains in Pennsylvania, where his legal team is fighting his extradition to New York. —Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024

Why Mangione may be fighting extradition With Mangione fighting extradition, a Pennsylvania court has given him 14 days to file for a writ of habeas corpus – putting the burden of proof on those detaining the person to justify the detention. —Emma Tucker, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024

Mangione's attorney says his client will plead not guilty and will fight extradition to New York. —Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

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

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