extradite

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Verb extradite has 1 sense

extradite, deliver, deport - hand over to the authorities of another country; "They extradited the fugitive to his native country so he could be tried there"
--₁ is one way to expel, throw out, kick out

Derived form: noun extradition₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody

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Extradite

Definition:

verb

To surrender or turn over (an accused or convicted person) to another jurisdiction or country, usually under a legal agreement.

Sense:

Popular Usage

To transfer a criminal suspect to the country where they are wanted in order to face trial or punishment.

Example Sentence:

The government has decided to extradite the notorious drug lord to the United States for his involvement in international drug trafficking.