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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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"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 › us › dictionaryLEGACY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   C2. money or property that you receive from someone after they die: An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy. C2. something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time: The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature. The war has left a legacy of hatred. Fewer examples. The scars are the legacy of chicken pox.

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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 relating to outdated software or hardware still in use.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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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   LEGACY definition: 1. a situation that was caused by something from an earlier time: 2. money or buildings, etc that…. Learn more.

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

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   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.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › legacyLegacy Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Legacy Definition. lĕgə-sē. legacies. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Adjective. Filter. noun. legacies. Money or property left to someone by a will; bequest. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Anything handed down from, or as from, an ancestor. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.