WorldAugust 9, 2026

extradited

EK-struh-day-tid

Definition

To have been handed over by one state or nation to another for trial or punishment for a crime.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'extraditer,' formed from the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'tradere' meaning 'to hand over.' It entered English in the 19th century as a legal term for international criminal cooperation.

In the news

The article uses this term to describe Daniel Kinahan being legally transferred from the UAE to another jurisdiction to face criminal charges. It is critical because it signifies the formal legal process triggering his prosecution.

Daniel Kinahan faces criminal charges following extradition from UAE

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The Irish Times

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