legacy

/ˈleɪɡəsi/noun

Money or belongings that someone passes on to another person in their will.

Example sentences

“Her aunt's legacy allowed her to pay off the mortgage.”
“He used the legacy from his grandfather to start a small business.”

Beyond wills, a legacy is whatever anyone leaves behind: a leader's legacy. In computing, 'legacy systems' are old ones still in use.

Featured as word of the day on August 6, 2026.

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