遺い烈れつ

noun

achievements of one's ancestors; legacy of forebears

Literary term referring to the meritorious deeds or lasting influence left by one's ancestors. Rare in everyday speech.

• 彼かれは祖そ先せんの遺い烈れつを称たたえる石せき碑ひを建たてた。

  He erected a stone monument to honor the achievements of his ancestors.