collocation · formal
remand in custody
/rɪˈmænd ɪn ˈkʌstədi/re·MAND IN CUS·to·dy
to keep someone in detention (jail) while waiting for trial or further legal action
Examples
“After the hearing he was remanded in custody pending trial.”
“The suspect was remanded in custody for two weeks.”
“The court decided to remand the defendant in custody.”
Band 8 sentence
“Given the risk of flight, the magistrate ordered that the suspect be remanded in custody until the trial date.”
Collocations
- remand in custody pending trial
- be remanded in custody
Word family
Common mistakes
be remanded on custody→be remanded in custody
be remanded on bail→be remanded in custody / be released on bail
Say it for a higher band
5be held→6be held in custody→7+remand in custody
Synonyms
be held in custody
Easily confused
released on bail
“She was released on bail while awaiting further inquiries.”
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