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Remittetur

Definition

Remittetur is a Latin legal term meaning "let it be sent back." It is a formal statement issued by a court indicating that a judgment or decision is being sent back to the lower court for further consideration or reevaluation.

Parts of Speech

Noun: remittetur

Sense 1

Noun: A legal document indicating a judgment or decision is being sent back for reconsideration.

Example: The appellate court issued a remittetur, sending the case back to the trial court for a new hearing.

Usage

• When an appellate court believes that a lower court has made an error in judgment or decision.
• When further examination or review is required before a final judgment can be made.

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