C1nounformalhistorypolitics
US/səkˈseʃ.ən/
UK/səkˈseʃ.ən/
a number of similar things happening one after another; also the way a new ruler or leader takes over
In context
When the king died without a son, there was a long dispute over the succession.
The team has won three titles in quick succession.
A succession of weak governments failed to fix the economy.
Words that go with succession
adjective + noun
- quick successionTwo earthquakes hit the region in quick succession.
- rapid successionThe company changed its CEO three times in rapid succession.
noun + preposition
- succession ofThe village was hit by a succession of storms last fall.
- line of successionThe prince is second in the line of succession.
- succession toHer succession to the throne was celebrated across the country.
noun + noun
- succession planningGood succession planning prevents chaos when a leader retires.