suc·ces·sion

/səkˈsɛʃən/ noun, pl -sions

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.

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.