Successors
/səkˈsɛsərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Persons who follow to an office, estate, or title by legal right or inheritance.
The successors inherited the assets according to the will.
Forms
- successor
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Commentary
"Successors" typically refers to those who take over rights or obligations by operation of law or contract; clarity in drafting is important to specify scope (e.g., successors and assigns).
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