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extradition [ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən] n
(Law) the surrender of an alleged offender or fugitive to the state in whose territory the alleged offence was committed [from French, from Latin trāditiō a handing over; see tradition] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
extradition noun deportation, expulsion, banishment, expatriation A New York court turned down the British Government's request for his extradition. Translations extradition [ˌekstrəˈdɪʃən] A. N → extradición f B. CPD extradition agreement N → acuerdo m de extradición extradition warrant N → orden f de extradición extradition [ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən] n → extradition f extra-marital extramarital [ˌɛkstrəˈmærɪtəl] adj [affair, relationship] → extraconjugal(e) extra-mural extramural [ˌɛkstrəˈmjʊərəl] adj [course] → hors faculté inv extra-mural department extra-mural department n → entité f hors faculté extradition n → Auslieferung f extradition: extradition order n (= request) → Auslieferungsantrag m extradition treaty n → Auslieferungsvertrag m extradition warrant n → Auslieferungsantrag m How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But beyond Hong Kong, a simple warrant would be of no avail; an extradition warrant would be necessary, and that would result in delays and obstacles, of which the rascal would take advantage to elude justice. The first was that by saving her he would win the gratitude of the English, and thus lessen the chance of his extradition should his identity and his crime against his superior officer be charged against him. |
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