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successional

successional

7.7
Relating to who comes next to have a job, title, or property after someone
  • adjective
  • /səkˈsɛʃənl/
  • Jargon
translation icon : sucesional
  • A successional dispute arose when two candidates claimed the right to the throne.

Examples

  • The company established clear successional procedures to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

  • The committee discussed the successional plan for the CEO's departure.

  • The lawyer explained the successional rights of each family member after the will was read.

  • The successional changes in leadership were evident.

  • The company established clear successional procedures to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

  • A successional dispute arose when two candidates claimed the right to the throne.

  • The lawyer explained the successional rights of each family member after the will was read.

Synonyms

devolutionary
vssuccessional
  • Formal
8.9

Passing property or rights to others, usually when someone dies

is about inheriting offices or positions rather than legal transfer procedure
patrimonial
vssuccessional
  • Specialized
9.5

Property or rights passed down within a family for generations

is about the process of inheriting positions or property rather than inherited status

Surface Forms

successional positive

Morphology

successional = succession (transparent) = succession + al

This is a regular adjective formed from 'succession', and the meaning relating to inheritance or following in order is directly recoverable.

Etymology

Successional comes from the same root meaning 'to follow' and is related to successor, the person who comes next. So successional in law or business talks about who or what comes next in line for a job, title, or property.