succession
/səkˈsɛʃən/
noun
- A series of people or things coming one after another.
- A succession of storms hit the coast last winter.
- She won the championship for the third year in succession.
- The king's eldest son is first in line for succession to the throne.
- The process by which someone takes over a position or role after another person.
- The law determines the succession of property after a person dies.
- The company has a clear plan for leadership succession.
- After the CEO retired, the succession was smooth and orderly.
- The order in which people or things follow one another.
- Please list the names in succession, from oldest to youngest.
- The succession of seasons is a natural cycle.
- The succession of events led to a surprising outcome.