Handcarried

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of handcarry form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    That was carried in one's hands. not-comparable

    "In attempting to avoid registering the luggage by going back to the line, private respondent manifested a disregard of airline rules on allowable handcarried baggages."

  2. 2
    That was delivered in person. not-comparable

    "A late handcarried proposal may be considered for award only where improper government action was the paramount cause for the late submission and consideration of the proposal would not compromise the integrity of the competitive procurement process."

  3. 3
    Designed to be carried by hand; portable. not-comparable

    "In short, the arms protected under the common law, and hence under the Constitution, in the hands of the citizenry are all those arms which are "handcarried weapons commonly used by individuals and police for personal defense.""

Example

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"In attempting to avoid registering the luggage by going back to the line, private respondent manifested a disregard of airline rules on allowable handcarried baggages."

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