Handing
/ˈhændɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of formally giving or delivering something, especially documents or evidence, in a legal context.
The handing over of the property deed was completed at the closing.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'handing' often refers specifically to the formal act of transferring documents or evidence, distinct from casual giving.
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