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- Dictionarylegacy/ˈlɛɡəsi/
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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"
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LEGACY definition: 1. money or property that you receive from someone after they die: 2. something that is a part of…. Learn more.
adjective. 1. : of, relating to, or being a previous or outdated computer system. transfer the legacy data. a legacy system. 2. : of, relating to, associated with, or carried over from an earlier time, technology, business, etc.
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.
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.
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.
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. American English : legacy / ˈlɛgəsi /
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.
Oct 18, 2023 · legacy noun & adjective. Meaning & use. noun. I. † Senses relating to a delegate or legate. I.1.a. c1384–1570. The function or office of a delegate or deputy. (Cf. embassy n. 1b). Obsolete. c1384. Therfore we ben sett in legacie [Latin legatione fungimur]..for Crist. Bible (Wycliffite, early version) (Douce MS. 369 (2)) (1850) 2 Corinthians v. 20.
LEGACY definition: 1. a situation that was caused by something from an earlier time: 2. money or buildings, etc that…. Learn more.
1. (in a will) a gift of property, esp. personal property, as money; bequest. 2. anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor. 3. Obs. the office, function, or commission of a legate.
