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
Read the full article ↗Philippine News Agency