Word Finder - legacy

definition

Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.

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Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.

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

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• heritage

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The descendant of an alumnus.

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

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Left over from the past; no longer current.

George Washington left behind a legacy of strong leadership.

Murad died in 1595, leaving to his successor a legacy of war and anarchy.

People that do great things often leave behind a legacy.

As Easterners, Brady and his brothers continued the legacy their father and grandfather had of serving as the military advisors to the politicians that Tim's Western family bred.

One legacy that ought to be briefly noted here is that of disputed land grants.

A single marble obelisk marked the bloodline and legacy of a once powerful clan.

I hope that I can leave behind a legacy that my grandchildren will carry on.

It's a piece of family history as well as a legacy.

If you want to leave behind a legacy, you must work hard to make a change.

Prince William continues Diana's legacy.

Ben found it hard to fill the shoes of his father's legacy.

To make their authority felt in the provinces they had an army of officials at their disposala legacy, this, from imperial Rome who represented them in the eyes of their various peoples.

Louise dances beautifully around the stage, she is a very graceful mover; surely a legacy of her Arts Ed training.

He speaks with a thick French accent, a legacy of growing up on a farm in Rougemont, Canada, outside Montreal.

What can I do to leave a legacy?

In fact they have reached the final result of unveiled hylozoism, from which the distinction of the active and passive principles is discerned to be a merely formal concession to Aristotle, a legacy from his dualistic doctrine.

You're more than adequate, Kris.  All of us look up to you.  You don't have Andre's legacy as the family protector, but you'll find your way.  You've lost your spark.  Is this why?

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By the time of his death in 1945, Edgar Cayce had performed over 14,000 readings and left behind a long-lasting legacy.

Ancient Mexican civilizations left a dazzling legacy for modern museum visitors.

The College is deeply grateful to members who have already responded with pledges of support through a legacy.

He was also a man obsessed with his own legacy.

The meat of any Jimi Hendrix biography will be his music and legacy.

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The legacy of Cyprus's divisive recent history, including bloody ethnic fighting, is a formidable obstacle.

Its truly American legacy and playful, loving nature make the American Shorthair an excellent choice for anyone looking for a kitten that is a companion in its own right.

Legacy Youth Ministry Resources has lessons for youth groups, including talks and activities.

They boast an inventory of over 5,000 titles in current and legacy game systems.

However, its legacy is well established, and with the reported backwards compatibility of the next generation machine, the PS2's famed titles should still get some play for years to come.

After that, it was all about finding artifacts and continuing her father's legacy.

As they are older titles, they may be harder to find, but when you do stumble across Zoids Legacy, it can oftentimes be purchased for about $15.

Just as the Nintendo Wii is able to play legacy GameCube games, the Xbox 360 is supposed to have some backwards compatibility with older games from the original Microsoft Xbox.

The legacy continues in the capable hands of Kevin Morrissey, the new winemaker who worked as Brittan's assistant for several years and shared the same vision.

Many like to carry on the legacy of a life by establishing a fund or contributing to an existing foundation in memory and honor of a grandparent.

Before he could get through the palace gates, he was stopped by a guard, who insisted that Tzu write down his ideals and philosophy to preserve as a legacy for future generations.

Legacy 7.0 allows you to track your ancestors' migration using Microsoft® Virtual Earth™.

Legacy SourceWriter™ takes the headache out of proper formatting and citing of sources.

Websites like FamilyTreeMaker and Legacy Family Tree allow you to purchase products from their online stores.

Legacy Family Tree, published by Millennia, utilizes Microsoft's Virtual Earth to display your ancestors' home countries or regions.

The deluxe version of Legacy Family tree provides research guidance, extensive mapping, access to location databases and chronology reports.

Commitment to prompt, personal service in a variety of mortgage programs is part of the Midland Mortgage Company legacy.

Though it tends to go in and out of style, its legacy as a sexy, feminine garment has secured its place in fashion history.

Nearly 100 years ago, Whirlpool began a legacy of innovation, introducing many of the country’s household firsts, including the automatic washing machine, and influencing home and family life.

For example if the campaign is for a future endowment a name such as "Legacy for the Future Campaign" is appropriate.

Most have a specific purpose and their mission to carry on a legacy for future generations.

If you or loved one has an invested interest in a specific cause, consider setting up an endowment to keep your legacy alive.

Frosty's legacy starts as a song written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson.

The fact is, the musical legacy of Love Affair is Everlasting Love.

Legacy framed wallet, dark jacquard signature fabric and blue or pink lining.

The silky Asian inspired prints are just the beginning of the Picklebottom legacy.