ekstradisyon
ekstradisyón with stress marks
extradition
Usage Note
Ekstradisyon is a legal term referring to the formal process of transferring a suspect or criminal between countries or jurisdictions. It is most often encountered in Philippine news coverage of high-profile crime cases involving suspects who fled abroad.
Examples
" Iniutos ang eksterminasyon ng mga peste. "
Natural Translation
The extermination of the pests was ordered.
Literal Translation
Ordered the extermination of-the pests.
" Hiniling ng gobyerno ang ekstradisyon ng suspek mula sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
The government requested the extradition of the suspect from another country.
Literal Translation
Requested by-the government the extradition of-the suspect from another country.
" Maraming bansa ang nagtipon upang alalahanin ang madilim na kasaysayan ng eksterminasyon na naganap noong panahon ng digmaan. "
Natural Translation
Many countries gathered to remember the dark history of extermination that took place during the time of war.
Literal Translation
Many countries that gathered to remember the dark history of extermination that happened during time of war.
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