Word
extradite
Phoneticsex·tra·dite, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛkstɹəˌdaɪt/
UK/ˈɛkstɹədˌaɪt/
Definition
v. to send a person who is accused of a crime to another country so they can face trial or punishment there.
v. to formally transfer a person accused or convicted of a crime to another jurisdiction for trial or punishment, typically under treaty or legal agreement.
Examples
“The two countries agree to extradite criminal suspects.”
“After his arrest abroad, the court approved the request to extradite him for trial.”
“Despite lengthy appeals citing human rights concerns, the court upheld the order to extradite the former minister to face corruption charges.”
Examples
simple
“The two countries agree to extradite criminal suspects.”
contextual
“After his arrest abroad, the court approved the request to extradite him for trial.”
complex
“Despite lengthy appeals citing human rights concerns, the court upheld the order to extradite the former minister to face corruption charges.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object, often followed by 'to' for the receiving jurisdiction.
Real-World Examples
“In January 2025, the suspect believed to be responsible for Gavin’s sextortion, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, was extradited from Nigeria.” “Extradited to Germany last year, Kuznetsov denies the charges, as does a second suspect who is fighting extradition from Croatia.” “Less than two weeks after Maduro was seized, the new US-backed interim government of Venezuela sacked Saab from his post as minister, and in May it extradited him to the US.” “Last year, he was arrested in Warsaw on a warrant issued by Germany but a Polish judge refused to extradite him.” Etymology
Back-formation from extradition.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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