legacy
Translation
legacy, inheritance, bequest
Examples
She received a small legacy from her aunt.
She received a small legacy from her aunt.
The artist left behind a legacy of great paintings.
The artist left behind a legacy of great paintings.
The company is dealing with a legacy of bad decisions.
The company is dealing with a legacy of bad decisions.
Grammar Patterns
((a legacy)) money or property left to someone in a will She received a small legacy from her aunt.
((a legacy of sth.)) something that is a result of past events The company has a legacy of bad decisions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inheritance, bequest, heritage
Etymology
From Latin 'legare', meaning 'to bequeath', related to 'lex' (law).
Memory Tips
Think of something passed down through 'legal' documents. A legacy is what is legally (or figuratively) passed down.