recommittal
/ˌriːkəˈmɪtəl/
noun
- The act of sending someone or something back to a place or state, especially sending a person back to prison or a court case back for further consideration.
- The judge ordered the recommittal of the defendant to custody pending a new trial.
- The recommittal of the bill to committee meant it would be revised before a final vote.
- After the appeal, the court decided on the recommittal of the case for additional evidence.
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