(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:34:20

Ex`tra*di"tion (?), n. [L. ex out + traditio a delivering up: cf. F. extradition. See Tradition.]

The surrender or delivery of an alleged criminal by one State or sovereignty to another having jurisdiction to try charge.

 

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