remand Synonyms
Another word for remand
• noun (Context 1)
A committal of an accused person to custody or bail while awaiting trial or further legal proceedings.
"The defendant was held on committal for three weeks before the trial began."
• verb (Context 2)
To place an accused person on bail or in custody, especially when a trial is adjourned.
"The magistrate decided to commit the suspect in custody until the next hearing."
• verb (Context 3)
To send a legal case back to a lower court for further consideration or action (of an appellate court).
"The Supreme Court voted to overturn the verdict and remit the case to the state court."
• noun (Context 4)
The act of an appellate court sending a legal case back to a lower court for further action or reconsideration.
"On remittal, the district court will need to recalculate the financial damages awarded to the plaintiff."
Opposites of remand
The opposite of remand shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: