rɪˈmɑːnd

Definitions

1. noun

The act of sending a prisoner or suspect back to jail or a court for further proceedings or trial.

“The judge decided to remand the defendant to custody until the trial date.”

2. verb

To send a prisoner or suspect back to jail or a court for further proceedings or trial.

“The police will remand the suspect to jail until the investigation is complete.”

3. verb

To refer a case or matter back to a lower court or authority for further consideration.

“The appeals court remanded the case back to the district court for a retrial.”