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renvoi

renvoi

9.9
Sending a case back to another court or body for further review
  • noun
  • /rɛnˈvwɑ/
  • Formal
translation icon : remisión
  • The judge ordered a renvoi so the case could be reconsidered by the lower court.

Examples

  • After reviewing the evidence, the committee decided on a renvoi to the original panel for further analysis.

  • The judge issued a renvoi.

  • In international law, a renvoi may occur when a legal issue is referred back to another jurisdiction.

  • Can you explain the concept of renvoi in legal terms?

  • The judge ordered a renvoi so the case could be reconsidered by the lower court.

  • In international law, a renvoi may occur when a legal issue is referred back to another jurisdiction.

  • After reviewing the evidence, the committee decided on a renvoi to the original panel for further analysis.

Synonyms

remit
vsrenvoi
  • Formal
8.6

The act of sending a case back so another court can look at it again

is broader, applying to sending matters back to any authority
remitment
vsrenvoi
  • Archaic
9.9

Sending a court case to another court for more review

is broader, used for returning matters to various persons or bodies

Surface Forms

renvoi singular
renvois plural

Etymology

Renvoi comes from French parts re- 'back' and envoyer 'to send', so it literally means 'a sending back'. That is why a renvoi can mean sending a case or matter back to another person, court, or authority for more consideration.