succession

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Pronunciation
/səkˈsɛʃ.ən/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act of following in sequence.

2 Definition

A sequence of things in order.

3 Definition

A passing of royal powers.

4 Definition

A group of rocks or strata that succeed one another in chronological order.

5 Definition

A race or series of descendants.

6 Definition

Rotation, as of crops.

7 Definition

A right to take possession.

8 Definition

In Roman and Scots law, the taking of property by one person in place of another.

9 Definition

The person who succeeds to rank or office; a successor or heir.