Noun
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order of succession (plural orders of succession)
A formula or algorithm that determines who inherits an office upon the death, resignation, or removal of its current occupant.
For centuries, the hapless Prince Ōtomo was not considered to have been a part of the traditional order of succession. Source: Internet
It is also an oracle that will designate the future high priest and high priestess among the new recruits, establishing an order of succession within the convent. Source: Internet
Of these, only Mustafa, the eldest, was not Hürrem Sultan 's son, but rather Mahidevran Sultan 's, and therefore preceded Hürrem's children in the order of succession. Source: Internet
Sometimes religion is affected; under the Act of Settlement 1701 all Roman Catholics and all persons who have married Roman Catholics are ineligible to be the British monarch and are skipped in the order of succession. Source: Internet
The order of succession was determined by the order in which each cabinet department had been created—with the Secretary of State being first in line after the Vice President. Source: Internet