suc·ces·sion 
/səkˈsɛʃən/ noun
plural suc·ces·sions /səkˈsɛʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act of getting a title or right after the person who had that title or right before you has died or is no longer able or allowed to have it
▪ His succession to the throne occurred in 1603. [=he became king in 1603] ; also : the process by which this happens
▪ royal succession ▪ As third in the line/order of succession, she would only become queen if her brothers both died or became ineligible. 2 [count] : a series of people or things that come one after the other — usually singular — usually + of ▪ The exhibit has attracted a succession of visitors. ▪ We hired a succession of temporary workers.
▪ His succession to the throne occurred in 1603. [=he became king in 1603] ; also : the process by which this happens
▪ royal succession ▪ As third in the line/order of succession, she would only become queen if her brothers both died or became ineligible.
in succession
: following one after the other
▪ The guests arrived in succession. ▪ He won the championship twice in succession. [=in a row] ▪ She listed the names in quick/rapid succession.
▪ The guests arrived in succession. ▪ He won the championship twice in succession. [=in a row] ▪ She listed the names in quick/rapid succession.
