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to hand down
[phrase form: hand]
01
to give something valuable, like family traditions, skills, or items, from one generation to the next
Ditransitive: to hand down something valuable to sb
Examples
He decided to hand down his grandfather's antique pocket watch to his son.
She handed her childhood books down to her younger cousins.
02
to formally announce something such as a decision or judgment
Transitive: to hand down a decision or order
Examples
The Supreme Court will hand down its ruling on the case next week.
The board of directors will hand their decision down regarding the proposed merger.
