extradition
Translation
extradition
Examples
The government requested his extradition.
The government requested his extradition.
They signed an extradition treaty.
They signed an extradition treaty.
Grammar Patterns
the extradition of ((sb.)) The extradition of the suspect was approved.
an extradition treaty They are negotiating an extradition treaty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deportation, handover
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'traditio' (a handing over). Meaning 'a handing over out [of a country]'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'extra tradition' of handing over criminals between countries.