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- DictionaryLeg·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"
- 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"
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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"
noun. , plural leg·a·cies. Law. a gift of property, especially personal property, such as money, by will; a bequest. Synonyms: inheritance. anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor: the legacy of ancient Rome. Synonyms: inheritance. an applicant to or student at the alma mater of their parent or parents:
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 relating to outdated software or hardware still in use.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.
1. : something (such as property or money) that is received from someone who has died. She left us a legacy of a million dollars. a substantial legacy. 2. : something that happened in the past or that comes from someone in the past. He left his children a legacy of love and respect.
1. (Law) a gift by will, esp of money or personal property. 2. (Law) something handed down or received from an ancestor or predecessor. 3. (Computer Science) ( modifier) surviving computer systems, hardware, or software: legacy network; legacy application.
adjective. Being or having to do with something, esp. something outdated or otherwise undesirable, that is carried over from a previous system, business operation, etc. Webster's New World. Retained under an obsolescent or discarded system, chiefly for purposes of reference. Legacy files in the old e-mail system.
Oct 18, 2023 · legacy noun & adjective. Meaning & use. in Middle English Dictionary. noun. I. † Senses relating to a delegate or legate. I.1.a. c1384–1570. The function or office of a delegate or deputy. (Cf. embassy n. 1b ). Obsolete. c1384. Therfore we ben sett in legacie [Latin legatione fungimur] ..for Crist.
Definition of legacy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.