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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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"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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   Synonyms for LEGACY: inheritance, heritage, bequest, gift, patrimony, present, birthright, offering, heirloom, bestowal.

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   Synonyms and antonyms of legacy in English. legacy. noun. These are words and phrases related to legacy. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of legacy. The man's legacy to the museum was his entire art collection. Synonyms. bequest. devise. gift. inheritance. estate.

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   legacy. 1 (noun) in the sense of bequest. Definition. money or personal property left to someone by a will. You could make a real difference to someone's life by leaving them a generous legacy. Synonyms. bequest. inheritance. endowment. gift. estate. devise (law) heirloom. See examples for synonyms. 2 (noun) in the sense of heritage. Definition.

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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.

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    Synonyms for LEGACY: birthright, bequest, heritage, inheritance, devise, foundation, gift, heirloom, patrimony, heritage, inheritance, tradition, heritage.

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