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The correct spelling is legacy.
How to pronounce legacy
/ˈleɪɡəsi/
nounIPA: /ˈleɪɡəsi/
Say it like: Leg-asee
The correct spelling is legacy. Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will. For example: "John Muir left as his legacy an enduring spirit of respect for the environment."
Usage Examples
“John Muir left as his legacy an enduring spirit of respect for the environment.”
“Because she was a legacy, her mother's sorority rushed her.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.
- 2.Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.
- 3.The descendant of an alumnus.
adjective
- 1.Left over from the past; no longer current.
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