Constitutional Succession
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl səˈsɛʃən/
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- (n.) The legal and procedural framework governing the orderly transfer of governmental power according to constitutional provisions.
The constitution outlines the rules for constitutional succession in the event of a presidential vacancy.
- (n.) The process by which a successor assumes office following the death, resignation, or removal of a public official as established by constitutional law.
Constitutional succession ensured the vice president became president after the leader's impeachment.
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- constitutional succession
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Commentary
Typically concerns executive branch offices but can apply to other constitutional offices; precise rules vary by jurisdiction and are often critical during times of political crisis.
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