legacy Copy link Outline 1. he left a l. of 40 millions to the people, legavit populo R. quadringenties, Suet. Aug. 101 • legacy: lēgātum (usu. but not always pl.): the right to receive l.s, jus legata capiendi, Suet. Dom. 8, med. To leave a l., lēgo, 1. he left a l. of 40 millions to the people, legavit populo R. quadringenties, Suet. Aug. 101: v. to bequeath.