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maintien — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • remand verb To send someone accused of a crime back into custody while they wait for trial.

Senses

maintien is used for these senses in English:

  • remand The act of sending an accused person back into custody whilst awaiting trial.

remand — full definition

  1. verb To send someone accused of a crime back into custody while they wait for trial.
  2. verb For a higher court to send a case back down to a lower court for further action.
  3. noun The act of holding an accused person in custody before trial.

Related French words