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remanded

 

[ rɪˈmændɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal process

To remand someone means to send them back into custody, often while waiting for a trial or further legal action. This term is frequently used in the judicial system, where a judge orders a defendant to be held in custody until their court appearance. It can also refer to the act of referring a matter back to a lower court from a higher court for reconsideration. The purpose of a remand is usually to ensure that the individual does not evade legal proceedings or to gather more evidence before the case is fully adjudicated.

Synonyms

recommit, relegate, send back.

Examples of usage

  • The judge remanded the defendant until the next hearing.
  • After the appeal, the case was remanded to the lower court.
  • The suspect was remanded in custody for further investigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "remanded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 detido

🇮🇳 निलंबित

🇩🇪 remandiert

🇮🇩 ditahan

🇺🇦 відправлений

🇵🇱 przekazany

🇯🇵 送致された

🇫🇷 renvoyé

🇪🇸 remitido

🇹🇷 gönderilen

🇰🇷 송치된

🇸🇦 مُرحَّل

🇨🇿 předán

🇸🇰 odovzdaný

🇨🇳 移交

🇸🇮 vrnjen

🇮🇸 vísað

🇰🇿 қайтарылған

🇬🇪 გადატანილი

🇦🇿 göndərilmiş

🇲🇽 remitido

Etymology

The word 'remand' originates from the Latin term 'remandare', which means 'to send back'. This term was adopted into Old French as 'remander', and it entered the English language in the late 14th century. Initially used in the context of directing military forces, its legal connotation began to emerge in the 16th century. Since then, 'remand' has primarily been associated with the judicial system, highlighting the process of sending individuals back to custody pending legal actions. Throughout history, the term has evolved, emphasizing its connection to legal proceedings and the rights of defendants.

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