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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distantseparated in space : away
integralessential to completeness : constituent
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
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