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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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"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 › 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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   Legacy definition: a gift of property, especially personal property, such as money, by will; a bequest.. See examples of LEGACY used in a sentence.

5. 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.

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.britannica.com › dictionary › legacyLegacy Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   LEGACY meaning: 1 : something (such as property or money) that is received from someone who has died; 2 : something that happened in the past or that comes from someone in the past

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

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

9. 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.

10. 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. ... In the UK, the Olympic legacy lives on most strongly in East London where the Olympic Park is located. Extra Examples.

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.