extradition

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noun

A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government is handed over to another government for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.

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Synonyms

extraditable extradite repatriation donation handover rendition expatriation handing delivered delivering delivery surrender transfer deport deportation recognition

Associated

extradited fujimori pinochet absentia fugitive interpol treaties warrant request proceedings cartel

Rhymes

disposition cognition ambition erudition admonition volition composition recognition juxtaposition apparition

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