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re·mand
 remand
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- pronunciation:
- rih
maend
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
remands, remanding, remanded |
| definition 1: |
to transfer or send back.
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| definition 2: |
in law, to transfer (a prisoner) to the custody of another court or other official agency or institution to await further proceedings.
He was remanded to the custody of federal agents. |
| definition 3: |
in law, to send (a case) back to a lower court for further consideration.
- similar words:
- remit
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of sending back.
- similar words:
- remit
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| definition 2: |
the condition of having been sent back or remanded.
in prison on remand |
| definition 3: |
one who has been placed in official custody while awaiting further proceedings.
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| related words: |
mandate |
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