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Legacy
ˈlɛɡəsi
Legacy definitions
noun
legacies
legacy
- an amount of money or property left to someone in a will
"my grandmother died and unexpectedly left me a small legacy"
- 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"
consequence effect outcome upshot spin-off repercussion aftermath footprint by-product product result - an applicant to a particular college or university who is regarded preferentially because a parent or other relative attended the same institution
"being a legacy increased a student's chance of being accepted to a highly selective college by up to 45 per cent"
adjective
legacy
- denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use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"