remand - Master This Word
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remand Word Meanings
- to send a case back to a lower court
- to keep someone in custody while awaiting trial
- to send someone back to a place, often in a legal context
remand Example Sentences
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remand Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈmɑːnd/
US
/rɪˈmænd/
remand Word Etymology
Remand consists of the prefix 're-' meaning 'back' and the root 'mandare' meaning 'to order'. It originated from Latin 'remandare', passed through Old French before entering English. Imagine a courtroom where a judge says, 'Back to you,' sending the case down to a lower court for reconsideration.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Remand is a legal verb with multiple closely related uses. It most commonly means to send a case back to a lower court for reconsideration or further proceedings, often after an appeal or a ruling that requires additional review. It also means to keep someone in custody while awaiting trial, a phrase frequently preceded by in custody or in remand. In broader contexts, remand can mean sending a person or matter back to a place or authority, typically in a formal or administrative setting. In everyday prose, remand is a formal noun-verb hybrid that signals procedural steps rather than the outcome of the case itself.
Usage Reminders
- Keep remand tied to procedure, not outcome. Distinguish remand in custody from remand to a higher tribunal. Watch for passive forms like be remanded. Use clear objects: what is remanded and to whom. In legal writing, prefer precise phrases such as remanded to the lower court for further proceedings. Avoid casual substitutes unless context demands it.
Common Misconceptions
- Remand always ends in a decision; it is not a verdict.
- Remand means imprisonment in all cases; it only refers to custody pending trial in some contexts.
- Remand and remittance are interchangeable; they are distinct legal terms.
- The phrase is used only in appellate courts; it can appear in trials and administrative matters too.
- Remand implies punishment; it is a procedural step, not a penalty.
Thinking Differences
This is a formal legal action; English tends to separate custody language (in remand) from appeal or transfer actions. Learners often mix up remand with custody vs remittance or confuse the final outcome with the procedural step. Emphasize the recipient of the remand and the purpose (further proceedings) to avoid misreading.
Learning Tips
- - Memorize the core meanings: send back for review, custody while awaiting trial, and general transfer context.
- - Distinguish objects: what is being remanded and to whom or to which court.
- - Practice passive forms: be remanded, was remanded, were remanded.
- - Use in formal contexts: court documents, judgments, and legal articles.
- - Compare with similar terms: refer, remit, remand vs release in custody.
- - Create your own mini dialogues to solidify usage.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'remand' mean?
A.To send someone back into custody
B.To release someone from custody
C.To postpone a meeting
D.To reward someone for good behavior
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'remand' correctly?
A.The teacher decided to remand the student's grades until next week.
B.After the hearing, the judge chose to remand the defendant to custody.
C.He had to remand his plans for the trip due to the weather.
D.She felt it was wrong to remand the dessert at the party.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'remand'?
A.Release
B.Detain
C.Propose
D.Celebrate
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'remand'?
A.Cancel
B.Discharge
C.Arrest
D.Imprison
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where someone might be remanded?
A.A school principal holds a meeting to plan the next academic year.
B.A judge decides to keep a suspect in custody until the trial.
C.A friend invites you to a dinner celebration.
D.A family plans a vacation to a tropical destination.
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