单词 | extradition |
释义 | extradition (once / 4059 pages) n A legal word, extradition means sending someone back to the country or state where they've been accused of a crime. Getting countries to agree on the terms of extradition can take years. It can be hard enough for lawyers in the U.S. to agree on a person's extradition from one state to another, so you can imagine how difficult it can be for officials from different countries. Extradition can have real consequences for the person being extradited. Suppose the laws there allow for the death penalty: a person accused of a capital crime would be smart to fight extradition to that place. The Latin prefix ex- means "from, out of," and trāditiōn- means "handing over," so extradition is the handing-over of someone from one jurisdiction to another. WORD FAMILYextradition: extraditions+/extradite: extradited, extradites, extraditing, extradition USAGE EXAMPLESBut in February, Mr. Su waived his challenge to extradition and cut a deal with the United States. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) Bail was set at $1.1 million cash for Reed, who is awaiting extradition from Delaware. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) “We kept the originals and we will submit those to Tonga upon his extradition,” he said. Seattle Times(Dec 30, 2016) n the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty) Hyper surrender the delivery of a principal into lawful custody |
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