What does the term legacy mean?

Answer 1

A gift of personal property left to you by will,the gift is called a bequest,you are not entitled to the legacy until the executor has assented to it.

A legacy is what a person leaves behind when she/he dies. (Not usually material things.)

Answer 2

From Wikipedia:

"A legacy system is an old computer system or application program that continues to be used because the user (typically an organization) does not want to replace or redesign it."

So it's something unsupported that gets used anyway. However, this is in direct contrast to the use of the word in expressions like 'Legacy Controls' in videogames where the controls aresupported as Developers add them in. In this instance it would indicate they are just old but still supported.

Answer 3

His love, desire, and compassion conflicted with his destiny and his legacy, therefore he was required by his own self standards, his morals and ethics, to abandon all hope for relation with her.

Answer 4

A legacy is something you leave behind or that is passed from one generation to another. e.g. Money or property bequeathed to another by will.

Answer 5

To leave an example of great wealth and value to loved ones, that they may live by and pass on to others.

Answer 6

A legacy is a gift left in a will or something handed-down by a predecessor.

Answer 7

Some words that are synonyms for legacy include heirloom, tradition, birthright, and bequest. The word legacy can be used as a noun or as an adjective.

Answer 8

It eans what their reputation is.
a legency is something a person that past away leaves behind.

Answer 9

Traditions and beliefs passed down through generations

Answer 10

The traditions, behaviors, and stories that are passed down from generation to generation