Meaning Of The Word Hand down

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hand down
phrasal verb: If you hand down something such as knowledge, a possession, or a skill, you give or leave it to people who belong to a younger generation.

hand down in American English
to deliver (the decision of a court)
to give as an inheritance; bequeath

hand down in British English
to leave to a later period or generation; bequeath

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