Succession
/sə(k)ˈsɛʃ(ə)n/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is administered and distributed.
The court supervised the succession to ensure proper distribution of the deceased's assets.
- (n.) The act or right of inheriting a title, office, property, or estate.
The prince claimed succession to the throne after the king's death.
Forms
- successions
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Commentary
Distinguish between 'succession' as the administration process and as the right or act of inheriting; clarity is key in drafting.
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