Definition of "legacy" in English

noun

1. (law) Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.

2. Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.

   • John Muir left as his legacy an enduring spirit of respect for the environment.

3. (education) The descendant of an alumnus, given preference in academic admissions.

   • Because she was a legacy, her mother's sorority rushed her.

adjective

1. (especially computing) Left over from the past; old and no longer current.