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remand vs detain

detain vs remand

remand is a noun but detain is not a noun.

remand and detain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remand Yes No Yes No
detain No No Yes No
As verbs, detain is a hypernym of remand; that is, detain is a word with a broader meaning than remand:
  • remand: lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
  • detain: deprive of freedom; take into confinement
Other hypernyms of remand include confine.
remand (noun) detain (noun)
the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial)
remand (verb) detain (verb)
refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision cause to be slowed down or delayed
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail stop or halt
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
Difference between remand and detain

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