Holdover (noun)

A person or thing that continues to exist or remain in a position or office after a change or replacement has taken place.

Origin:

Derived from the phrase 'hold over' meaning 'to remain or continue in a position or office'.

Examples:

1. The new government had several holdovers from the previous administration.
2. The judge was a holdover from the previous administration and was expected to retire soon.
3. The policy was a holdover from an earlier era and was no longer relevant.
4. The building was a holdover from the 19th century and had been preserved as a historic site.
5. The tradition was a holdover from the days when the family was more religious.