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remand Antonyms

Opposite of remand

Because the opposite of remand shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A committal of an accused person to custody or bail while awaiting trial or further legal proceedings.

Usage Example

"The defendant was held on release for three weeks before the trial began."

Strongest
release
Strong
discharge
acquittal

• verb (Context 2)

To place an accused person on bail or in custody, especially when a trial is adjourned.

Usage Example

"The magistrate decided to release the suspect in custody until the next hearing."

Strongest
release
Strong
free
discharge
acquit

Similar words to remand

Words similar to remand shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

committal
remittal
remit
commit
send back
detention
detain
return
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