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
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
being a legacy increased a student's chance of being accepted to a highly selective college by up to 45 per cent
denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use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