order of succession

English

Noun

order of succession (plural orders of succession)

1. A formula or algorithm that determines who inherits an office upon the death, resignation, or removal of its current occupant.

Translations

formula of succession

• Finnish: perimysjärjestys, kruununperimysjärjestys (fi)
• Swedish: tronföljd (sv) c, successionsordning (sv) c

See also

• line of succession