remand
11 synonyms for remand, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To send someone accused of a crime back into custody while they wait for trial.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use remand
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
remand in custody
on remand
remand the case
Mostly legal/courtroom vocabulary, rarely used in everyday speech.
Etymology
From Old French remander ("to send back"), from Latin remandare, ultimately from re- + mandare ("to order").
Full origin of remand →Frequently asked questions
What does “remand” mean?
The word “remand” means to send someone accused of a crime back into custody while they wait for trial. In plain terms, a legal word for sending someone (or a case) back — either to custody or to a lower court.
How do you pronounce “remand”?
“Remand” is pronounced rih-MAHND (/ɹəˈmænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “remand” in a sentence?
Here is “remand” used in a sentence: “The judge remanded him in custody until the next hearing.”
What part of speech is “remand”?
Depending on how it is used, “remand” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “remand” come from?
The word “remand” comes from Latin. From Old French remander ("to send back"), from Latin remandare, ultimately from re- + mandare ("to order").
How many meanings does “remand” have?
“Remand” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to send someone accused of a crime back into custody while they wait for trial.
