Extradition
/ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government or jurisdiction is handed over to another government or jurisdiction for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.
Sentence Examples
The United States is seeking extradition of Julian Assange.
An extradition clause was also included in the treaty.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The two countries signed an ____ treaty to ensure that criminals cannot escape justice.