Meaning
legacy, bequest
- property, money, or assets left to someone in a will
- an enduring intellectual, artistic, or cultural inheritance
In a sentence
Il museo è stato fondato grazie a un generoso lascito testamentario.
The museum was founded thanks to a generous testamentary bequest.
Il lascito artistico del maestro continua a ispirare le nuove generazioni.
The master's artistic legacy continues to inspire new generations.
Hanno destinato parte del lascito a un'organizzazione benefica locale.
They allocated part of the bequest to a local charity.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lascito | masculine · singular |
| lasciti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used in legal, historical, or literary contexts.