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Legacy
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something left behind by a person after they die
Example
After his passing, the writer's unpublished manuscripts became a literary legacy that fascinated scholars and readers alike.
She received a valuable painting as a legacy from her aunt's will.
The antique furniture set was a treasured legacy that had been carefully preserved by the family for over a century.
The legacy of kindness can influence the world evermore.
In the UK, road signs still display distances in miles, a legacy of the British Imperial System.
