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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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"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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