1. to hand over (a person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of another country or state for trial or punishment
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'extradite'; formal/legal context

Examples

• The government extradites the suspect to face trial in the neighboring country.
• Under the treaty, the country extradites criminals wanted for serious offenses.
• The court ruled that the nation must extradite the fugitive to the United States.
• International law allows countries to extradite individuals accused of major crimes.
• The diplomat was extradited after being charged with fraud in another jurisdiction.
• Many countries have agreements that specify when they extradite their citizens.
• The judge determined that sufficient evidence existed to extradite the defendant.