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- Dictionaryleg·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
- 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
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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"
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1. : a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest. She left us a legacy of a million dollars. 2. : something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past. the legacy of the ancient philosophers. The war left a legacy of pain and suffering. 3.
something that is a result of events in the past: the bitter legacy of a civil war. A legacy is also money or property left to a person by someone who has died.
legacy. / ˈlɛɡəsɪ / noun. a gift by will, esp of money or personal property. something handed down or received from an ancestor or predecessor. modifier surviving computer systems, hardware, or software. legacy network. legacy application.
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."
A legacy is money or property which someone leaves to you when they die. You could make a real difference to someone's life by leaving them a generous legacy. Synonyms: bequest , inheritance , endowment , gift More Synonyms of legacy
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.
Dictionary definition of legacy. The lasting impact or influence that a person, event, or organization has had on society and the culture through their accomplishments or contributions. "The legacy of the Renaissance can be seen in the art and literature of today." Detailed meaning of legacy.
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.
noun. legacies. Money or property left to someone by a will; bequest. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Anything handed down from, or as from, an ancestor. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A student applying or admitted to a college or university who is a relative of an alumnus. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
Oct 18, 2023 · A person who is attentive to wealthy or elderly people in the hope of obtaining a legacy. A legacy which is directed to be paid from a specified fund or pool. legacy, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary.
