Succession

Succession is the act or process of following in order or sequence.

== Governance and politics == Order of succession, in politics, the ascension to power by one ruler, official, or monarch after the death, resignation, or removal from office of another, usually in a clearly defined order Succession of states, in international relations, is the process of recognition and acceptance of a newly created state by other states, based on a perceived historical relationship the new state has with a prior state Succession planning, in organizations, identifying and developing individuals to succeed to senior positions in government, business, organizations, etc. Successor company / Successor corporation / Successor in Business Apostolic succession, the doctrine, held by some Christian denominations, that bishops are the successors of the original Twelve Apostles