remand

Meanings

• verb

  The action of committing someone to the custody of the law for trial or further proceedings.

• verb

  The action of sending someone back for a further period of detention in custody.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹəˈmænd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with remand
command , demand , land , mand

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Variants

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remand , remanded , remanding , remands , remand centre , remand (someone) on bail , remand on bail , remand someone on bail

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Etymology

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From Old French remander, meaning 'to send back'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'remand' is often used in both criminal and civil law.

2. In some jurisdictions, a remand can also refer to the act of sending a case back to a lower court for further proceedings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bail: The process by which a person is released from custody before their trial, usually on condition that they will appear in court when required.

2. Parole: A form of conditional release from prison, where an individual is allowed to live in the community under certain conditions.

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Culture

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In legal contexts, a remand is often used when a judge decides that more information is needed before making a final decision. It can also refer to the act of sending a prisoner back to jail after a court appearance.

How to Memorize "remand"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of sending someone back to custody. Imagine a judge making a decision and then signing a document to send someone back to jail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the legal system and the idea of sending someone back to custody.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Remand': R - Return, E - Elsewhere, M - Making a decision, A - About a legal matter, N - Next steps, D - Decision.

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