remand

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/ɹɪˈmɑːnd/ English

Definitions

noun

The act of sending an accused person back into custody whilst awaiting trial.
The act of an appellate court sending a matter back to a lower court for review or disposal.

verb

To send a prisoner back to custody.
To send a case back to a lower court for further consideration.
To send back.

Related words

Synonyms

remit send back incarcerate jail gaol imprison put away lag immure jug put behind bars probation bail accused possession renvoi

Associated

remanded reconsideration reintegration correctional yee awaiting detention inmates prison clarification

Rhymes

reprimand command expand demand understand band land brand stand offhand

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