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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mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
debuta first appearance
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
repercussionreflection
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
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