hand down

US /hænd daʊn/
UK /hænd daʊn/
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1.

to give something to a younger person, especially something that has been used by older members of the family

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My grandmother handed down her wedding dress to my mother.
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These traditions have been handed down through generations.
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pass downbequeathtransmitconvey
2.

to announce a decision or judgment officially

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The judge will hand down his verdict tomorrow.
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A severe sentence was handed down to the criminal.
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deliverpronounceissuerender
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