rendition

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rendition  /rɛn ˈdɪ ʃən/ ? Meaning of "rendition"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
  2. (n) an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
  3. (n) handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed
  4. (n) the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

Synonym(s)

rendering, interpretation, interpreting

Usage(s):

  1. The first criminal trial involving rendition is set to begin in June, but Italy has already said it will not seek extraditions.
  2. It showed a photo of Shawn when he was kidnapped at the age of 11 and an artist's rendition of what he might look like now.
  3. El-Masri objected, arguing that the rendition program had been so widely covered that much of it was no longer secret.

Quotes

  1. Cameron noted that other allegations had "also been made about the UK's involvement in the rendition of detainees in the aftermath of 9/11."
    on Jul 6, 2010 By: David Cameron Source: Newsweek (blog)

  2. "We are living in an America that, in the last seven and a half years, has waged an unnecessary war, established prison camps, condoned torture, employed corporate armies, eliminated the right of habeas corpus, practised extraordinary rendition, and...
    on May 24, 2007 By: Jessica Lange Source: News1130

  3. "I fully support the very important work of the congressional committees which are trying to get to the bottom of the extraordinary rendition program," Arar said in a statement, referring to the US practice of sending terror suspects to third...
    on Oct 24, 2007 By: Maher Arar Source: CTV.ca

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