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Word: Legacy
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (also denoting the function or office of a deputy, especially a papal legate): from Old French legacie, from medieval Latin legatia ‘legateship’, from legatus ‘person delegated’ (see legate)
ˈlɛɡəsi
an amount of money or property left to someone in a will
Short Definition:amount of money or property left to someone in will
Examples:- 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
Short Definition:long-lasting impact of particular events or of person's life
Examples:- he left us a rich legacy of buildings that are both innovative architectural creations and genuine works of art
- her legacy will live on for generations to come
- the legacy of centuries of neglect
an applicant to a particular college or university who is regarded preferentially because a parent or other relative attended the same institution
Short Definition:university applicant regarded preferentially because relative attended
Examples:- being a legacy increased a student's chance of being accepted to a highly selective college by up to 45 per cent
Word: Legacy
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈlɛɡəsi
denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use
Short Definition:denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded
Examples:- integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents
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