[ˈlɛɡəsi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an amount of money or property left to someone in a will
(e.g: my grandmother died and unexpectedly left me a small legacy)

- the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life
(e.g: he left us a rich legacy of buildings that are both innovative architectural creations and genuine works of art)

- an applicant to a particular college or university who is regarded preferentially because a parent or other relative attended the same institution
(e.g: being a legacy increased a student's chance of being accepted to a highly selective college by up to 45 per cent)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (also denoting the function or office of a deputy, especially a papal legate): from Old French legacie, from medieval Latin legatia ‘legateship’, from legatus ‘person delegated’ (see legate)

[ˈlɛɡəsi], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- denoting or relating to software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use
(e.g: integration with legacy systems has been cited as a problem by over half of respondents)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (also denoting the function or office of a deputy, especially a papal legate): from Old French legacie, from medieval Latin legatia ‘legateship’, from legatus ‘person delegated’ (see legate)