What does legacy mean?
A legacy is something that is left or handed down from an ancestor or predecessor, or a person's reputation or influence that continues after they are gone. A legacy can also refer to a system or technology that is inherited from a previous version or generation.
Example
"The company's legacy system was slow and outdated, but it was still being used by many employees."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.