Main Entry:

re·mand

Pronunciation:

\ri-ˈmand\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English remaunden, from Anglo-French remander, from Late Latin remandare to send back word, from Latin re- + mandare to order — more at mandate

Date:

15th century

: to order back: as a: to send back (a case) to another court or agency for further action b: to return to custody pending trial or for further detention

— remand noun