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"Rendition: The latest euphemism in the war on terror"
« on: May 17, 2009, 07:31:41 pm »
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I have to do an investigation on this, but I can't find any information on it whatsoever.
Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :)

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Re: "Rendition: The latest euphemism in the war on terror"
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2009, 11:20:15 pm »
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Wikipedia: In law, rendition is a "surrender" or "handing over" of persons or property, particularly from one jurisdiction to another.

wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn : handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed
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Re: "Rendition: The latest euphemism in the war on terror"
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2009, 05:13:02 pm »
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Oh we covered this briefly the other day. Basically it is doublespeak/weasel word (empty meaning due to overuse) but more specifically it's appropriated legal jargon which has been semantically broadened. :)
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