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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"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

   • The meaning of LEGACY is a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest. How to use legacy in a sentence. Did you know?

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   What is a legacy in a sentence?

   • Legacy definition: a gift of property, especially personal property, such as money, by will; a bequest. See examples of LEGACY used in a sentence.

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   What is a legacy in a will?

   • Nelson D. Schwartz Did you know? In its basic meaning, a legacy is a gift of money or other personal property that's granted by the terms of a will—often a substantial gift that needs to be properly managed. But the word is used much more broadly as well.

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   What is a legacy in a novel?

   • The novel will be his legacy. Their argument left a legacy of bitterness. She left a legacy to the hospice. A legacy is also money or property left to a person by someone who has died. legacy of sth The policies of the last ten years are responsible for the legacy of huge consumer debt.

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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.

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   Definitions of legacy. noun. (law) a gift of personal property by will. synonyms: bequest. see more. noun. practices that are handed down from the past by tradition. synonyms: heritage. see more. adjective. relating to outdated software or hardware still in use. noun.

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    2 days ago · A legacy is money or property which someone leaves to you when they die. You could make a real difference to someone's life by leaving them a generous legacy. American English : legacy / ˈlɛgəsi /

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