Definitions for remand

Definitions for (noun) remand

Main entry: remand

Definition: the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial)


Definitions for (verb) remand

Main entry: send back, remand, remit

Definition: refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision


Main entry: remand, put away, put behind bars, jail, jug, lag, immure, imprison, incarcerate, gaol

Definition: lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

Usage: The suspects were imprisoned without trial; the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life


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