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    legacy
    /ˈlɛɡəsi/

    noun

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 denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use: "integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEGACY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time: legacy ofThe Greeks have a rich legacy of literature. The war has left a legacy of hatred. More examplesFewer examples. The scars are the legacy of chicken pox. I received a small legacy from an aunt. The novel will be his legacy.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › legacyLegacy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of legacy as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A legacy can be a gift by will, something transmitted from the past, or a candidate for membership in an organization.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › legacyLEGACY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Legacy is a noun that means a gift of property or something handed down from the past. It can also refer to a student or applicant who has a family connection to a school, or an outdated computer system or data.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEGACY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of legacy as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how legacy can refer to money, property, history, or computer systems.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › legacyLegacy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlegacy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    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.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of legacy – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of legacy as a noun in English, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Legacy can refer to a situation, a situation, or money or buildings that someone receives after someone dies.