extradition

2 definitions • 4 examples

the act of making someone return for trial to another country or state where they have been accused of doing something illegal:

extradition to They have applied for his extradition to Ireland.

fight extradition His lawyers say he plans to fight extradition.

extradition treaty No extradition treaty exists between the two countries, so it may be difficult to bring him back for trial.

the return of someone accused of a crime to the country where the crime was committed:

They have applied for his extradition to the United States.