WorldAugust 6, 2026

extraditee

ik-STRA-di-tee

Definition

A person who is the subject of a formal legal request to be transferred from one country to another to face criminal charges or sentencing.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'extradite', which combines the Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'tradere' (to hand over, deliver). The suffix '-ee' denotes the recipient of the action.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the legal status of Apollo Quiboloy as he faces potential transfer from the Philippines to the United States to stand trial.

US Formally Asks Philippines To Extradite Quiboloy; Lawyer Says KOJC Operations Continue

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OneNews.PH

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