succession
//səkˈsɛʃən//
Noun
successionSingular
successionsPlural
1
A number of people or things following one after another in order or sequence.
A succession of visitors came to the door throughout the day.
2
The action or process of inheriting a title, office, property, or position from someone.
The prince is first in line for succession to the throne.
3
The right or sequence of inheriting a position, title, or throne.
The prince is first in line of succession to the throne.