Meaning of the word legacy in English
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legacy
US /ˈleɡ.ə.si/
UK /ˈleɡ.ə.si/
Noun
1.
an amount of money or property left to someone in a will
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She received a substantial legacy from her grandmother.
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The museum was built with a generous legacy.
2.
something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past
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The company's strong ethical legacy continues to guide its operations.
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His greatest legacy was a commitment to social justice.
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