remand

[ ri-mand ]

verb (used with object)

1. to send back, remit, or consign again.
2. Law.
   1. to send back (a case) to a lower court from which it was appealed, with instructions as to what further proceedings should be had.
   2. (of a court or magistrate) to send back (a prisoner or accused person) into custody, as to await further proceedings.

noun

1. the act of remanding.
2. the state of being remanded.
3. a person remanded.

remand

/ rɪˈmɑːnd /

verb

1. law (of a court or magistrate) to send (a prisoner or accused person) back into custody or admit him to bail, esp on adjourning a case for further inquiries to be made
2. to send back

noun

1. the sending of a prisoner or accused person back into custody (or sometimes admitting him to bail) to await trial or continuation of his trial
2. the act of remanding or state of being remanded
3. on remand
   in custody or on bail awaiting trial or completion of one's trial

Derived Forms

• reˈmandment, noun

Other Words From

• re·mand·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of remand¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English remaunden (verb), from Old French remander, from Late Latin remandāre “to repeat a command, send back word,” equivalent to re- re- + mandāre “to entrust, enjoin”; mandate

Word History and Origins

Origin of remand¹

C15: from Medieval Latin remandāre to send back word, from Latin re- + mandāre to command, confine; see mandate

Example Sentences

Defence barrister Laura Reece told the court that her client may be eligible for release soon, given he had been on remand since the incident almost two years ago.

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He has spent more than five years on remand at Maghaberry Prison – leaving only for court appearances and further questioning by the police.

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The former commander will serve a total of 25 years in jail as he has already spent 15 years on remand.

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Imposing the 20-year sentence, Mr Justice McAlinden told Armstrong that the time he has already sent on remand will be taken into account when calculating the date when he is considered eligible for release by the Parole Commissioners.

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The alleged escape happened while Mr Khalife was on remand after being charged with offences under the Official Secrets Act and the Terrorism Act, and with perpetrating a bomb hoax, all of which he denies.

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Related Words

• adjourn
• bar
• block
• defer
• detain
• hamper
• hold
• impede
• keep
• obstruct
• postpone
• prevent
• prolong
• put off
• restrict
• shelve
• stall
• stay
• suspend
• withhold