1. originating from or inherited through a family inheritance or bequest
She received a painting from a legacy left by her grandmother.
Ela recebeu um quadro de uma herança deixada por sua avó.
2. derived from or resulting from past inheritance, tradition, or established system
The company's problems stem from a legacy of poor management decisions.
Os problemas da empresa derivam de uma herança de decisões gerenciais inadequadas.
3. something inherited or passed down from previous generations
He built his career from a legacy of entrepreneurship in his family.
Ele construiu sua carreira a partir de uma herança de espírito empresarial em sua família.