📜extradition

noun
/ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

Meaning

the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state

Example Sentences

The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.

Synonyms

deportation, surrender, handover, transfer

Antonyms

protection, asylum

Collocations

extradition treaty, extradition process, demand extradition

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