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Without much effort; easily

Without question

To transmit in succession, as from father to son, or from predecessor to successor.

Example: Fables are handed down from age to age.

To deliver (the decision of a court, etc.)

Example: The jury handed down a verdict of guilty.

To forward to the proper officer (the decision of a higher court).

Example: The Clerk of the Court of Appeals handed down its decision.

To donate (as second hand.)

Example: When my older brother grows out of his clothes, he hands them down to me.