Extraditing

/ˌɛkstrəˈdaɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

In the process of formally delivering a person to another country or jurisdiction for prosecution or punishment.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'extradite,' created with '-ing' suffix. Used both as a gerund (noun) and as a present participle in progressive tenses.

Kelly Says

High-profile extraditing cases—like WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's years-long fight against extradition to Sweden and the US—become international news because they raise questions about justice, freedom, and which country has the right to judge someone.

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