verb
remand
rih-MAHND
Remand (verb) means to send someone accused of a crime back into custody while they wait for trial. Example: “The judge remanded him in custody until the next hearing.”
verb
1
To send someone accused of a crime back into custody while they wait for trial.
"The judge remanded him in custody until the next hearing."
2
For a higher court to send a case back down to a lower court for further action.
"The appeals court remanded the case for a new trial."
noun
1
The act of holding an accused person in custody before trial.
"He spent six weeks on remand awaiting sentencing."
How to use remand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA legal word for sending someone (or a case) back — either to custody or to a lower court.
When to use it
Mostly legal/courtroom vocabulary, rarely used in everyday speech.
Common pairings
remand in custody
on remand
remand the case
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Word forms
- Plural
- remands
- Third person singular
- remands
- Past tense
- remanded
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Etymology
From Old French remander ("to send back"), from Latin remandare, ultimately from re- + mandare ("to order").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for remand
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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.
