Conclusion. Extradition refers to the process in which one state or nation gives over an individual to another state or nation for criminal trial and/or punishment. Federal law governs when states must extradite fugitives to other states.
also British mortice /ËmoÉtÉs/. plural mortises. Learner's definition of MORTISE. [count] technical. : a hole that is cut in a piece of wood or other material so that another piece (called a tenon) will fit into it to form a connection.
1. mortise-a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint. mortice. hole-an opening deliberately made in or through something. mortise-and-tenon joint, mortise joint-a joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other.. 1. (Building) a slot or recess, usually rectangular, cut into a piece of wood, stone, etc, to receive a matching projection (tenon) of another piece, or a mortise lock. 2. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) printing a cavity cut into a letterpress printing plate into which type or another plate is inserted.