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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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › legacyLegacy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   In its basic meaning, a legacy is a gift of money or other personal property that's granted by the terms of a will—often a substantial gift that needs to be properly managed. But the word is used much more broadly as well.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEGACY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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. I received a small legacy from an aunt. The novel will be his legacy. Their argument left a legacy of bitterness.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLEGACY | 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.

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

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   Oct 18, 2023 · legacy is one of the 5,000 most common words in modern written English. It is similar in frequency to words like bench, destructive, feasible, standardize, and summon. It typically occurs about ten times per million words in modern written English.

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

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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.

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

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   of or relating to an existing system, process, or state of affairs inherited from the past and typically a burden: legacy pollutants; a legacy drainage system. being or relating to a university applicant or student whose parent or other close relative attended the same school:

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › legacyLegacy - definition of legacy by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

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

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   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.

10. 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.

11. 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.