Also means
surrender of a fugitive
Usage Note
Auslieferung is the formal procedure by which one state surrenders a person sought by another state for criminal prosecution or punishment. Within the EU, the Europäischer Haftbefehl (European Arrest Warrant) has largely replaced traditional extradition.
Examples
"Das Gericht bewilligte die Auslieferung des Verdächtigen an die USA."
Natural Translation
The court approved the extradition of the suspect to the USA.
Literal Translation
The court approved the extradition of-the suspect to the USA.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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