WorldAugust 12, 2026
repatriating
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Definition
The act of returning someone to their own country of origin, often in the context of legal or diplomatic proceedings.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'repatriare,' meaning 'to return to one's country,' which combines 're-' (back) and 'patria' (fatherland).
In the news
In the context of the article, the term concerns the legal complexities of returning individuals between Morocco and Spain, highlighting the diplomatic stakes involved in extradition agreements.
Morocco considers suspending extradition agreement with Spain
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