Synonyms for remand

Synonyms for (noun) remand

Synonyms: remand

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

Similar words: return

Definition: the act of going back to a prior location

Usage: they set out on their return to the base camp


Synonyms for (verb) remand

Synonyms: send back, remand, remit

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

Similar words: challenge

Definition: issue a challenge to

Usage: Fischer challenged Spassky to a match


Synonyms: 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

Similar words: detain, confine

Definition: deprive of freedom; take into confinement


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