Successor

/səkˈsɛsər/

Definitions

  1. (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

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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