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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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"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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   Learn the meaning of legacy as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A legacy can be a gift by will, something transmitted from the past, or a candidate for membership in an organization.

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

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   Legacy is money or property that you receive from someone after they die, or something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, collocations and translations.

4. 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:

5. 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. Legacy comes from the Latin verb, legare "to appoint by a last will, send as an ambassador."

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLEGACY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of legacy as money or property left by someone who has died, or as something that is a part of history or remains from an earlier time. Find out how to use legacy in different contexts and with other words.

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

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   Learn the meaning of legacy as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how legacy relates to inheritance, history, computing, and education.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLEGACY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of legacy as a noun in English, with two different senses: a situation that was caused by something from an earlier time, or money or buildings, etc that you receive after someone dies. See translations of legacy in other languages and browse related words.