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Legacy

/lˈɛɡəsi/
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(noun) Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.

The 19th-century European colonization of Africa has left a lasting legacy all over the continent.
Ronnie's music and legacy live in all of us!
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The famous artist left behind a rich ____ of beautiful paintings that continue to inspire people all over the world.

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