Synonyms for legacy
ˈlɛg ə silega·cy

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1. bequest, legacynoun

   (law) a gift of personal property by will

   Synonyms:
   bequest

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1. • Gift
   • Inheritance

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.5 / 2 votes

1. legacynoun

   Synonyms:
   bequest, devise, gift by will

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. legacynoun

   Synonyms:
   bequest, devise

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1. List of paraphrases for "legacy":

   heritage, inheritance, inherited, bequest, bequests, legacies, sequelae, inherit, estate, heirloom, traditional, former, old, succession, tradition, aftermath

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1. Roger Ferguson of TIAA:

   Particularly with the pandemic issues we are confronting in 2020, this is a time when we must embrace our differences and become more inclusive, no group should ever be targeted for racism, harassment or other form of discrimination. At TIAA, we are committed to playing our part to constructively engage as difference makers, consistent with our guiding values and, indeed, our legacy of inclusive leadership.

2. Chaplain Modder:

   The military now wants a 2.0 chaplain instead of a legacy chaplain, they want a chaplain to accommodate policy that contradicts Scripture.

3. Yaser Mirdamadi:

   Hassan Khomeini is promoting the modern and democratic side of his grandfather's legacy and stays silent about the dark, authoritarian side, he wants to show the real Khomeini respects the rights of all groups, and that the totalitarian side was a temporary necessity during early years of the revolution.

4. Angela Machen:

   All my mother ever wanted was for this community to come together. It's ironic that that happened in death, what she wanted to happen in life came to fruition in death. However, we will see to it that her legacy continues.

5. Al Foudary:

   The Super Hornet is one of the best solutions for us, we have the legacy F-18s that we have to find a solution for in 2030-2040.