Extradited Meaning in English
word · lemma: extradite
ˈɛkstɹəˌdaɪtɪd
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ˈɛkstɹədˌaɪtɪd
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Definition
To be sent by authorities from one country to another, usually to face trial for a crime.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, legal, and news contexts. Usually passive: 'was extradited.' Collocates with 'to another country,' 'back to,' 'from X to Y.' Not used for ordinary travel or movement.
Spanish: extraditadoPortuguese (BR): extraditadoPortuguese (PT): extraditadoChinese (Simplified): 引渡Chinese (Traditional): 引渡Hindi: प्रत्यर्पितArabic: تم تسليمهBengali: প্রত্যাপর্তন করা হয়েছেRussian: выдан - экстрадированJapanese: 引き渡されたVietnamese: dẫn độKorean: 송환되다Turkish: iade edildiUrdu: حوالگی کیا گیاIndonesian: diekstradisi
Example Sentences
The suspect was extradited to his home country.
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He was extradited from Spain last year.
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They want the criminal to be extradited quickly.
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After months of negotiations, he was finally extradited to face charges.
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The two countries argued for weeks before the suspect was extradited.
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It's rare for someone to be extradited for minor offenses.
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