Phrasal Verbs With 'Hand Down'

We have 3 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Hand Down'.

Hand down

Meaning:

Pass on to the next generation

Example:

The jewellery has been HANDED DOWN in my family for generations.

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Hand down

Meaning:

Give a formal decision

Example:

The court HANDED DOWN its ruling yesterday.

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Hand down

Meaning:

Deliver a verdict

Example:

The court HANDED DOWN a guilty verdict.

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Similar phrasal verbs

Hand back Hand in Hand on Hand out Hand over

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