succession
Describes events happening one after another in a very short period of time.
Similar to 'quick', often used in more formal or written contexts.
Used to describe a series of things that continues for a significant duration.
Indicates a series of events happening continuously without any break.
Similar to 'constant', emphasizing the unbroken nature of the series.
Used to describe a series of things that seems to have no end.
The established order of who takes over if the president is unable to serve.
Emphasizes the continuous and seemingly infinite nature of a series.
A more vivid and intense way to say 'quick succession', like bullets from a machine gun.
Refers to a smooth and well-organized transfer of a position or power.
Strongly emphasizes that nothing has disturbed the continuous flow of the series.
Highlights that the series has not been interrupted or stopped.
Refers to a transfer of power that is contested or argued about.
Refers to the entire series of people or events.
The process of passing a title or position from parent to child.
Refers to the transfer of power within the same family or dynasty.
The official order in which people will take over a position, especially a throne.
Synonymous with 'the line of succession'.
Specifically refers to the process of inheriting the position of a monarch.
The legal or traditional entitlement to inherit a position or title.
Used to introduce the series of people or things.
Meaning one after another.
Indicates who someone is succeeding or replacing.
To make certain that a successor is in place.
Similar to 'ensure', often implying overcoming challenges to do so.