WorldAugust 10, 2026

extradite

EK-struh-dite

Definition

To officially surrender an alleged criminal from one legal jurisdiction to another for trial or punishment.

Etymology

Derived from the French 'extradition' and Latin 'ex' (out of) plus 'tradere' (to hand over). It entered English in the 19th century as a technical legal term regarding international law.

In the news

The article reports that the Philippine government is preparing to make a legal decision regarding the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy to face charges in another jurisdiction. This process is crucial to determining where he will face legal proceedings.

Palace: Quiboloy extradition decision due in couple of weeks

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Philippine News Agency

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