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    Succession (en. Succession)

    /syk.sɛ.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of succeeding someone or something.
    The succession of the king was marked by numerous conflicts.
    La succession du roi a été marquée par de nombreux conflits.
    Set of heirs of a deceased person.
    The succession of this artist generated a lot of controversy.
    La succession de cette artiste a généré beaucoup de polémiques.
    In the field of biology, ecological succession refers to the series of changes in a biological community.
    Ecological succession follows a natural process after a disturbance.
    La succession écologique suit un processus naturel après une perturbation.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'successio', derived from 'succedere' which means 'to succeed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    succession of facts
    Sequence of events linked to one another.
    succession de faits
    succession of events
    Chain of events that occur successively.
    succession d'événements
    open succession
    Situation where it is possible to enter a deceased person's estate.
    succession ouverte

    Related Words

    inheritance
    Assets and rights transmitted by a will or through inheritance.
    héritage
    successor
    Person who takes the place of another.
    successeur
    succedaneum
    Person or thing that takes the place of someone or something.
    succédaner

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly take someone's place.
    He made a succession move to take control of the company.
    Il a fait un coup de succession pour prendre le contrôle de l'entreprise.
    To be elected as the next in line in a lineage.
    She is the designated successor to the throne.
    Elle est la succession désignée pour le trône.