English dictionary
remand
nounPronunciation
ɹɪˈmɑːnd
Audio pronunciation
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Definitions
noun
- the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial)
verb
- refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
verb
- lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example sentences
The suspects were imprisoned without trial
the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life