as in inheritance
something that is or may be inherited
the old locket was part of the legacy from my great-great-grandmother
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2020 VISION – Tim Walz tries to criticize Trump admin, immediately reminded of his own legacy.
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FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
That’s taking out legacy assets out of their main companies and creating an additional company that might have a different philosophy.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025
Hotel Imperial Originally built as a palace for a prince, the Hotel Imperial wears its legacy with appropriate splendor.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Dublin is a city where history, culture, and charm come together, offering travelers everything from medieval castles, the literary legacy of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, lively pubs, and a stunning coastline.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
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FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
That’s taking out legacy assets out of their main companies and creating an additional company that might have a different philosophy.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025
Hotel Imperial Originally built as a palace for a prince, the Hotel Imperial wears its legacy with appropriate splendor.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Dublin is a city where history, culture, and charm come together, offering travelers everything from medieval castles, the literary legacy of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, lively pubs, and a stunning coastline.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
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This type of situation can force family members to sell assets to cover tax liabilities and avoid legal trouble when an inheritance is passed down to them.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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This transfer tax is asserted against the estate of the individual who passed away, not against the recipient of the inheritance or bequest.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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