remand

[ri-mand]

verb (used with object)

1. to send back, remit, or consign again.

2. Law.

   1. to send back (a case) to a lower court from which it was appealed, with instructions as to what further proceedings should be had.

   2. (of a court or magistrate) to send back (a prisoner or accused person) into custody, as to await further proceedings.

noun

1. the act of remanding.

2. the state of being remanded.

3. a person remanded.

remand

/ rɪˈmɑːnd /

verb

1. law (of a court or magistrate) to send (a prisoner or accused person) back into custody or admit him to bail, esp on adjourning a case for further inquiries to be made

2. to send back

noun

1. the sending of a prisoner or accused person back into custody (or sometimes admitting him to bail) to await trial or continuation of his trial

2. the act of remanding or state of being remanded

3. in custody or on bail awaiting trial or completion of one's trial

Other Word Forms

• remandment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of remand¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English remaunden (verb), from Old French remander, from Late Latin remandāre “to repeat a command, send back word,” equivalent to re- re- + mandāre “to entrust, enjoin”; mandate

Word History and Origins

Origin of remand¹

C15: from Medieval Latin remandāre to send back word, from Latin _re- + mandāre to command, confine; see _mandate

Example Sentences

Sutherland was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow, and was remanded in custody pending sentence.

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The judge told the defendant, who had been on remand throughout his trial, that the options for his sentencing next month included prison or two types of hospital order.

From BBC

John Roarty, 53, was remanded in custody and will appear in court again next week.

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The court remanded Mr Mugabe in custody pending a bail ruling on Friday.

From BBC

As custody sergeant, Sgt McIlvenny is responsible for making decisions about whether a suspect is remanded in custody or given bail after being charged.

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Related Words

• adjourn 
• bar 
• block 
• defer 
• detain 
• hamper 
• hold 
• impede 
• keep 
• obstruct 
• postpone 
• prevent 
• prolong 
• put off 
• restrict 
• shelve 
• stall 
• stay 
• suspend 
• withhold