Synonyms of remand

Noun


1. remand, return

usage: the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial)

Verb


1. remit, remand, send back, challenge

usage: refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision

2. imprison, incarcerate, lag, immure, put behind bars, jail, jug, gaol, put away, remand, confine, detain

usage: 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"

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Definition and meaning of remand (Dictionary)