Remanding: meaning, definitions and examples

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remanding

 

[ rɪˈmændɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To remand is to send a case back to a lower court for further action. This can occur after an appeal where the higher court determines that more evidence or a new assessment of the case is needed. It essentially means to order someone to be taken back into custody or to defer a decision. The term is commonly used in legal proceedings to ensure that justice is served appropriately. Remanding can happen in both criminal and civil cases.

Synonyms

recommit, return, send back

Examples of usage

  • The judge decided to remand the defendant.
  • The appellate court remanded the case for a new trial.
  • Due to lack of evidence, the court remanded the decision.
  • She was remanded into custody until her next hearing.

Translations

Translations of the word "remanding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remetendo

🇮🇳 याद दिलाना

🇩🇪 remandieren

🇮🇩 mengingatkan

🇺🇦 нагадування

🇵🇱 przypominanie

🇯🇵 リマインドする

🇫🇷 rappel

🇪🇸 recordar

🇹🇷 hatırlatmak

🇰🇷 상기시키기

🇸🇦 تذكير

🇨🇿 připomenutí

🇸🇰 pripomínanie

🇨🇳 提醒

🇸🇮 opominjanje

🇮🇸 minna

🇰🇿 ескерту

🇬🇪 მახსოვრება

🇦🇿 xatırlatma

🇲🇽 recordar

Word origin

The word 'remand' originates from the Latin term 'remandare', which means 'to send back'. The prefix 're-' indicates 'again', and 'mandare' means 'to order' or 'to entrust', making the full implication of the word 'to order to send back'. The use of 'remand' in a legal sense dates back to the 16th century, where it began to be used in the context of judicial orders. Over the centuries, it has been adopted into various common law jurisdictions and has established itself firmly in modern legal terminology. The term reflects the legal principle of oversight and control, ensuring that cases are revisited when necessary for fair outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,868, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.