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