passed the mantle

A form of pass the mantle — To transfer authority to the next in line; pass the torch.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of pass the mantle
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APA

passed the mantle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/passed%20the%20mantle

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Chicago

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