Legacy

/ˈlɛɡəsi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Something handed down from an ancestor or a predecessor or from the past.

The old mansion stands as a legacy of the family's rich history.

A gift of property, especially personal property, as money or a title, given to someone by will.

She bequeathed her entire estate as a legacy to her children.

A lasting impact or influence, particularly in a professional or cultural context.

The scientist's legacy will continue to inspire future generations of researchers.

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will.

He received a significant legacy from his grandmother.

From Latin 'legatia', meaning 'deputation, envoy, commission'.

leave a legacy

to have a positive impact or influence that continues after one's death.

legacy system

an outdated computer system or application that is still in use.

living legacy

an individual who is still alive but has made a significant impact that is remembered.

inheritance

the assets passed down from an ancestor.

heritage

a legacy of property or cultural traditions.

endowment

a donation of money or property to an institution.

A term used to describe a significant contribution.

He left a serious legacy in the music world.

Referring to deprecated technology but still in use due to its historical significance.

We're still using that old program because it has a legacy value.