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noun
The transference of authority, control, power or knowledge from one agency to another, or from one state to another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The information passed on in such a case.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
the process of transferring an ongoing call or data session from one channel connected to the core network to another channel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: cellular telecommunications
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noun
the process of transferring satellite control responsibility from one earth station to another without loss or interruption of service.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: satellite telecommunications
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noun
The transfer of goods from the dealer to the purchaser, often of illegal goods.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
act of relinquishing property or authority etc
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: relinquishment, relinquishing
History
Deverbal from hand over.
Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
