EXTRADITION

extradition (ek-str[schwa]-dish-[schwa]n). The official surrender of an alleged criminal by one state or nation to another having jurisdiction over the crime charged; the return of a fugitive from justice, regardless of consent, by the authorities where the fugitive is found. Cf. RENDITION(2). international extradition. Extradition in response to a demand made by the executive of […]