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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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEGACY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LEGACY definition: 1. money or property that you receive from someone after they die: 2. something that is a part of…. Learn more.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlegacy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of legacy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › legacyLegacy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEGACY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. a gift by will, esp of money or personal property. 2. something handed down or received from an ancestor or predecessor. 3. (modifier) relating to surviving computer systems, hardware, or software. legacy network. legacy application. Collins English Dictionary.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › legacy_nlegacy, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   Oct 18, 2023 · Of a person: not in receipt of a legacy; to whom no bequest is made. Formerly also: †(of property, etc.) not given or left as a legacy (obsolete).

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLEGACY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a situation that was caused by something from an earlier time: The war has left a legacy of hatred. legacy noun [C] (MONEY) money or buildings, etc that you receive after someone dies: On the death of his father, he received a small legacy. (Definition of legacy from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   legacy. [ leg- uh-see ] show ipa. See synonyms for legacy on Thesaurus.com. noun, plural leg·a·cies. Law. a gift of property, especially personal property, such as money, by will; a bequest. anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor: the legacy of ancient Rome.