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"Rendition: The latest euphemism in the war on terror"

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cns1511:
I have to do an investigation on this, but I can't find any information on it whatsoever.
Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :)

Mao:
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

delta_rox:
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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