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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

remand

/rɪˈmænd/ verb · British & US
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What does remand mean?

verb

To send someone back to prison or a court, especially because their original sentence was too short. To keep someone in custody while they are being investigated or tried for a crime.

Example

"The judge decided to remand the suspect in custody until the trial."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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