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OP From 19 Jan 2002 New Scientist p.53: " Liabilities Management Authority.....will be responsible for systematically and progressively reducing the hazard posed by legacy facilities and wastes....
(of nuclear plants).
I have seen the word used to describe obsolete software, but the usage above is probably relatively new, and gratifyingly appropriate, it seems to me.
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