26984 words

succession

7 definitions • 14 examples
1
a number of similar events or people that happen, exist, etc. after each other:

Examples:

succession of A succession of scandals and revelations has undermined the government over the past year.
Life was just an endless succession of parties and dinners.
2
happening one after another:

Examples:

in rapid succession She had her first three children in rapid succession.
3
a process in which someone automatically takes an official position or job after someone else:

Examples:

succession to His divorce will not prevent the Prince of Wales's succession to the throne.
line of succession Who comes after the vice-president in the presidential line of succession?
4
a series of things coming one after another:

Examples:

[ C ] a succession of scandals
[ U ] In rapid succession he lost his job, his wife, and his health.
[ U ] fml At that time, the secretary of state followed the vice president in line of presidential succession (= the order of taking over a position of authority).
5
a number of similar people or events that exist or happen one after another:

Examples:

a succession of sth The company has been involved in a succession of accounting scandals.
They employ their seasonal workers on a succession of fixed-term contracts.
6
the process by which someone takes an official position or job after someone else has been doing it:

Examples:

He was elected Chairman in succession to Brooke.
7
happening one after another:

Examples:

Crops have failed for the third year in succession.
The company lost two chief executives in quick succession.

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