WorldAugust 9, 2026

remanded

ri-MAN-did

Definition

Sent back into custody or held in legal detention following an initial court appearance while awaiting trial.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'remandare', meaning 'to send back,' which combined 're-' (back) and 'mandare' (to commit or entrust).

In the news

The article uses the word to describe Daniel Kinahan's legal status following his extradition, indicating he has been placed back into judicial custody to await further proceedings.

Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in Irish court after extradition from Dubai

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