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Definition remand in British English

remand noun

[uncountable] noun
/rɪˈmɑːnd/
1

the period of time that someone accused of a crime waits for their trial

Example

He was on remand when he committed suicide.

Example

young men on remand for drug-related offences

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1.1

relating to someone who is on remand, or to the process of being on remand

Example

a remand prisoner/centre/hearing

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Definition remand in British English