Legacy (Noun)
Meaning
(law) a gift of personal property by will.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The wealthy businessman left a legacy of $1 million to his alma mater in his will.
- She bequeathed her vast collection of art to the museum as a legacy to her late husband.
- The philanthropist's legacy of $500,000 was used to establish a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.
- The deceased's will specified that her legacy of jewelry was to be divided equally among her three daughters.
- The historical society received a legacy of antique furniture and rare books from the estate of the late historian.