Synonyms for legacy
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : leg-uh-see |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛg ə si |
Définition of legacy
Origin :- late 14c., "body of persons sent on a mission," from Old French legatie "legate's office," from Medieval Latin legatia, from Latin legatus "ambassador, envoy," noun use of past participle of legare "appoint by a last will, send as a legate" (see legate). Sense of "property left by will" appeared in Scottish mid-15c.
- noun inheritance, heritage
- He came more and more to feel that Raby was a legacy left by Hetty to him.
- Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous
- The cheque was returned, the legacy refused, the writer being in no need of money.
- Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
- He had had several talks with Bradley and with her about her legacy from Judge Knowles.
- Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- He told of the lawyer's letter, omitting for the present the news of the legacy.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- And then, in this December of the year 1910, fell as from a clear sky the legacy of a grandson.
- Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- "The lawyer who has charge of this legacy is my friend and comrade," he said, after a moment's silence.
- Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
- And to each of these executors he left a legacy of ten thousand dollars.
- Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth
- But, Geoffrey, you won't refuse to accept a legacy from me when I am dead.
- Extract from : « The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 » by Various
- If you'll forgive me, Geoff, I'll be content—only promise that you'll accept my legacy.
- Extract from : « The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 » by Various
- The legacy and the legatee have proved equally unsubstantial.
- Extract from : « Six Letters From the Colonies » by Robert Seaton
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