hand down
verb
handed down; handing down; hands down
1
: to transmit in succession (as from father to son)
2
: to make official formulation of and express (the opinion of a court)
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Those archangels, Michael and Gabriel, are on hand to assist God in handing down those new commandments.
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Dudensing said Hernandez’s four adult daughters will receive the $110 million award, which was handed down by Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Galvin.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Brown responds by shoving the officer's hand down, and after the second shove, the officer throws two punches.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The verdict was handed down on Tuesday following a trial in Hartford Superior Court, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Dudensing said Hernandez’s four adult daughters will receive the $110 million award, which was handed down by Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Galvin.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Brown responds by shoving the officer's hand down, and after the second shove, the officer throws two punches.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The verdict was handed down on Tuesday following a trial in Hartford Superior Court, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20down. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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