GRE Word List
EXTRADITION
the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
The meaning of the word extradition is the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| practicable | capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible |
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| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
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