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.
joist. n. Any of the wood, steel, or concrete beams set parallel from wall to wall or across or abutting girders to support a floor or ceiling. tr.v. joistÂ·ed, joistÂ·ing, joists. To construct with joists. [Middle English. , from Old French.