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Succession is the act or process of following in order or sequence.

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Order of succession , in politics, the ascension to power by one ruler, official, or monarch after the death, resignation, or removal from office of another, usually in a clearly defined order

Succession of states , in international relations, is the process of recognition and acceptance of a newly created state by other states, based on a perceived historical relationship the new state has with a prior state

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Succession of property, or inheritance, in law, is the passage of an individual's property to one or more dependents according to a formula set out in law, religion, custom or under the terms of a trust Succession (conflict) , inheritance when more than one jurisdiction involved and there may

be a conflict of law

Organizations[edit]

Succession planning , in organizations, identifying and developing individuals to succeed to senior positions in government, business, organizations, etc.

Apostolic succession , the doctrine, held by some Christian denominations, that bishops are the successors of the original Twelve Apostles, inheriting their spiritual, ecclesiastical and sacramental authority, power, and responsibility