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1. 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.

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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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   Use the word, legacy, for something handed down from one generation to the next. A retiring company president might leave a legacy of honesty and integrity.

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

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   Oct 18, 2023 · The earliest known use of the word legacy is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for legacy is from around 1384, in Bible (Wycliffite, early version) . legacy is of multiple origins.

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

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   a situation that exists now because of events, actions, etc. that took place in the past. Future generations will be left with a legacy of pollution and destruction. The problems were made worse by the legacy of centuries of neglect.

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

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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. Synonyms: bequest , inheritance , endowment , gift More Synonyms of legacy