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   legacy

   /ˈlɛɡəsi/

   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-offrepercussionaftermathfootprintby-productproductresultresiduefruits
   • 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 per cent"

   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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"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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   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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   legacy: [noun] a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest.

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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.

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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLEGACY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

7. 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.

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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

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   Oct 18, 2023 · legacy, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

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    Legacy definition: Money or property given to another by will. Origin of Legacy Middle English legacie office of a deputy from Old French from Medieval Latin lēgātia from Latin lēgātus past participle of lēgāre to depute, bequeath leg-in Indo-European roots . From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition From Old French legacie, from Medieval Latin legatia, from ...

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

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    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.