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   Leg·a·cy

   /ˈleɡəsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. an amount of money or property left to someone in a will: "my grandmother died and unexpectedly left me a small legacy" Similar bequestinheritanceheritagebequeathalbestowalbenefactionendowmentgiftpatrimonyheirloomsettlementbirthrightprovisiondevisehereditament
   • 2. the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life: "he left us a rich legacy of buildings that are both innovative architectural creations and genuine works of art" Similar consequenceeffectoutcomeupshotspin-offrepercussionaftermathfootprintbyproductproductresultresiduefruits
   • 3. an applicant to a particular college or university who is regarded preferentially because a parent or other relative attended the same institution: US "being a legacy increased a student's chance of being accepted to a highly selective college by up to 45 percent"

   adjective

   • 1. denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"

   Word Origin late Middle English (also denoting the function or office of a deputy, especially a papal legate): from Old French legacie, from medieval Latin legatia ‘legateship’, from legatus ‘person delegated’ (see legate).

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › legacyLEGACY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of legacy as money or property inherited from someone who died, or as something that remains from an earlier time. Find out how to use legacy in different contexts and languages with examples and collocations.

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7. www.dictionary.com › browse › legacyLEGACY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a gift by will, esp of money or personal property. something handed down or received from an ancestor or predecessor. modifier surviving computer systems, hardware, or software. legacy network. legacy application.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEGACY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    What is a legacy in Louisiana?

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