Remand Definition

remand
noun
  1. the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial)
verb
  1. refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
  2. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail; "The suspects were imprisoned without trial"; "the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life"

"Remand" in song lyrics

See how remand is used in real songs:

  • "reversal versus remand"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Mallick in three-day police remand"
    IBN Live — IBN Live
  • "Top Odisha Maoist sent to 10-day police remand"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

Usage tips for "remand"

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