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remand
to send a case back to a lower court, or hold in custody
In more detail
1. (verb) to send a prisoner back into custody, especially to wait for trial
2. (verb) to send something back for further consideration or action
Examples
- 1. The judge remanded the suspect in custody until the trial date.
- 2. The case was remanded to the lower court for reconsideration.
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