Successor
/səkˈsɛsər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or entity that follows another in an office, position, or estate, inheriting rights or duties.
The successor to the CEO will be announced next week.
Forms
- successors
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Commentary
The term 'successor' is commonly used in legal contexts to denote the next holder of a position or property interest, emphasizing continuity.
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