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Term: Legacy

Noun: Legacy

Definition: Something that is handed down or passed on from one generation to another.

Example Sentence: My grandmother's antique jewelry collection was a cherished legacy that she passed down to me.

Noun: Legacy

Definition: A sum of money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.

Example Sentence: The wealthy philanthropist left a substantial legacy to various charitable organizations.

Noun: Legacy

Definition: Something that is considered a result or consequence of an event, action, or person.

Example Sentence: The abandoned amusement park stood as a legacy of the town's economic decline.

Noun: Legacy

Definition: An outdated or obsolete system, technology, or method that is still in use or influential.

Example Sentence: The company's computer software is considered a legacy system and urgently needs an upgrade.

Adjective: Legacy

Definition: Pertaining to or connected with a previous time, era, or person.

Example Sentence: The historical buildings are a part of the city's legacy architecture.

Adjective: Legacy

Definition: Known for being influential, highly regarded, or of great historical significance.

Example Sentence: The artist's legacy paintings are displayed in galleries around the world.

Verb: Legacy

Definition: To leave a legacy or bequeath something in a will.

Example Sentence: He decided to legacy a portion of his estate to his favorite charity.