successorship
Succession is the process by which a person or entity assumes a position, title, property, or office previously held by another. It typically follows the death, retirement, abdication, or removal of the predecessor and may be determined by law, custom, or organizational rules. Succession can occur in multiple domains, including legal, political, corporate, and religious contexts.
In legal terms, succession often refers to how a deceased person’s assets are transferred. Testamentary succession
In political and dynastic contexts, succession concerns who inherits a throne or office. Monarchies may rely
In corporate and organizational settings, succession planning identifies and develops potential leaders to ensure continuity of
Religious and cultural traditions may recognize successor lines, such as apostolic succession in some churches, where