Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

extraditable

Adjective

/ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪtəbl/

Definition

Capable of being extradited, or surrendered to another jurisdiction for trial or punishment.

Examples

The suspect is considered extraditable under the terms of the treaty between the two countries.
Lawyers debated whether the defendant was extraditable to face charges abroad.

Meaning

The term refers to a legal process where a person accused of a crime is transferred from one legal jurisdiction to another, usually under the terms of a treaty.