hand down

US /hænd daʊn/
UK /hænd daʊn/
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1.

譲る, 受け継がせる

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

:
My grandmother handed down her wedding dress to my mother.
祖母はウェディングドレスを母に譲った
These traditions have been handed down through generations.
これらの伝統は世代から世代へと受け継がれてきた
2.

言い渡す, 下す

to announce a decision or judgment officially

:
The judge will hand down his verdict tomorrow.
裁判官は明日、判決を言い渡すだろう。
A severe sentence was handed down to the criminal.
犯罪者には厳しい判決が下された