PoliticsAugust 23, 2026

remanding

ri-MAN-ding

Definition

The act of a court sending a case back to a lower court or agency for further action, assessment, or reconsideration.

Etymology

The word originates from the Latin 'remandare,' meaning 'to send back,' combining 're-' (back) and 'mandare' (to commit or entrust).

In the news

The judge used this term to explain that the visa refusal cases previously rejected by the State Department are now being returned to consular officers for fresh, individual assessments.

State Department Refuses to Say If Visa Processing Has Resumed After Court Defeat

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