mid-15c., from Middle French remander "send for again" (12c.) or directly from Late Latin remandare "to send back word, repeat a command," from Latin re- "back" (see re-) + mandare "to consign, order, commit to one's charge" (see mandate, n.). Specifically in law, "send back (a prisoner) on refusing an application for discharge." Related: Remanded; remanding.