Collocations for succession - noun
1. series of people, things, etc.
ADJ.
endless, long, never-ending | constant, continuous, uninterrupted | quick, rapid
We lost three secretaries in quick succession.
We lost three secretaries in quick succession.
whole
A whole succession of presidents had tried to resolve the issue without success.
A whole succession of presidents had tried to resolve the issue without success.
PREP.
in ~
There has been a rise in crime for the second year in succession.
There has been a rise in crime for the second year in succession.
2. right to have an important position after sb else
ADJ.
legitimate | disputed | dynastic, hereditary
VERB + SUCCESSION
ensure, secure
He wanted to have a son to secure the succession.
He wanted to have a son to secure the succession.
PREP.
in ~ to
Betty Munn is the manager in succession to Edna Greenan.
Betty Munn is the manager in succession to Edna Greenan.
PHRASES
the line/order of succession
He is next in (the) line of succession to the British throne.
He is next in (the) line of succession to the British throne.
the right of succession, succession to the throne