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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
02
to formally announce something such as a decision or judgment
Example
The leather jacket he's wearing was handed down to him from his cousin, who used to be a biker.
The judge handed down a harsh sentence due to the criminal nature of the defendant's actions.
The school committee will hand down its decision on the new curriculum at the upcoming meeting.
The precious diamond ring was handed down from her grandmother.
His yumi was handed down through generations of his family.
