remand

Universal Words verb, noun verb [VN] [usually +adv./prep.] [usuallypassive] to send sb away from a court of law to wait for their trial which will take place at a later date: [VN] The two men were charged with burglary and remanded in custody (= sent to prison until their trial). * She was remanded on bail (= allowed to go free until the trial after leaving a sum of money with the court). noun [U,C,pl.] the process of keeping sb in prison while they are waiting for their trial: He is currently being held on remand. * a remand prisoner