Word
remand
Phoneticsre·mand
US/ɹɪˈmænd/
UK/ɹɪmˈɑːnd/
Definition
n. the act of sending a person to prison while they wait for a court trial. It can also mean the order from a judge that tells the police to keep a person in custody.
n. the act of committing a person to custody while awaiting trial or appeal. Often refers to the legal order or the period of detention itself.
Examples
“The judge ordered the suspect's remand to prison.”
“The defendant was placed on remand after the court found that his release would pose a risk to the community.”
“The legal team argued that the length of the remand was excessive and violated the defendant's right to a speedy trial, leading to a motion for bail.”
Examples
simple
“The judge ordered the suspect's remand to prison.”
contextual
“The defendant was placed on remand after the court found that his release would pose a risk to the community.”
complex
“The legal team argued that the length of the remand was excessive and violated the defendant's right to a speedy trial, leading to a motion for bail.”
Real-World Examples
“McKeeffe appeared via video link and has been a remand prisoner since May 30th, when bail was denied.” “Also known as local prisons, they tend to be Victorian and severely overcrowded, holding remand and short-term prisoners.” Domain
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