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to hand down
[phrase form: hand]
01
transmettre, léguer
to give something valuable, like family traditions, skills, or items, from one generation to the next
Ditransitive: to hand down something valuable to sb
Exemples
He decided to hand down his grandfather's antique pocket watch to his son.
Il a décidé de transmettre la montre de poche antique de son grand-père à son fils.
She handed her childhood books down to her younger cousins.
Elle a transmis ses livres d'enfance à ses jeunes cousins.
02
rendre un verdict
to formally announce something such as a decision or judgment
Transitive: to hand down a decision or order
Exemples
The Supreme Court will hand down its ruling on the case next week.
La Cour suprême rendra son arrêt sur l'affaire la semaine prochaine.
The board of directors will hand their decision down regarding the proposed merger.
Le conseil d'administration va rendre sa décision concernant la fusion proposée.
