succession

UK
/səkˈsɛʃən/
US
/səkˈsɛʃən/

Translations

successionnoun
successions
pl
UK
/səkˈsɛʃən/
US
/səkˈsɛʃən/
successionau sens d’enchaînement de personnes ou de choses; également pour le fait d’hériter d’un titre ou d’une fonction
The succession to the throne was a matter of great importance to the kingdom.
La succession au trône était une question d’une grande importance pour le royaume.
successionen écologie, pour le développement progressif d’une communauté
After the forest fire, ecological succession began with hardy pioneer species colonising the barren ground.
Après l’incendie de forêt, la succession écologique a commencé avec des espèces pionnières résistantes colonisant le sol nu.
ordre de successiondans un contexte dynastique, juridique ou institutionnel
The royal family had a clear line of succession to prevent disputes.
La famille royale avait un ordre de succession clair afin d’éviter les disputes.
successionadjective
UK
/səkˈsɛʃ.ən/
US
/səkˈsɛʃ.ən/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a line or process of succession (e.g., "succession planning")
successoralemploi juridique ou administratif
The board developed a robust succession plan to guarantee smooth leadership transitions.
Le conseil a élaboré un plan successoral solide pour garantir des transitions de direction fluides.

Definitions

successionnoun
The process of inheriting a title, office, property, etc.
The succession to the throne was a matter of great importance to the kingdom.
A number of people or things sharing a specified characteristic and following one after the other.
A succession of storms battered the coastline throughout the week.
The order in which or the conditions under which one person after another succeeds to a property, dignity, title, or throne.
The royal family had a clear line of succession to prevent disputes.
The gradual process by which ecological communities change and develop over time.
After the forest fire, ecological succession began with hardy pioneer species colonising the barren ground.
successionadjective
Relating to or concerned with the act, right, or process of succeeding to a position, title, or office.
The board developed a robust succession plan to guarantee smooth leadership transitions.