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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.
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.
