remand

6 letters · noun · scores 1,400 in SpellHuntr

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

Remand in a sentence

On arrest and unable to obtain bail, could mean that a person may be held in remand prison for six months or more.

As earlier stated, remand in custody under the new Code is an exceptional measure.

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