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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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › legacyLegacy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   legacy: [noun] a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest.

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

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

4. 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.

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

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

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

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   legacy: 1 n (law) a gift of personal property by will Synonyms: bequest Type of: heritage , inheritance that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner gift something acquired without compensation

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionlegacy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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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.

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

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   4 days ago · 3 meanings: 1. a gift by will, esp of money or personal property 2. something handed down or received from an ancestor or.... Click for more definitions.