succession

a number of people or things sharing a specified characteristic and following one after the other.

she had been secretary to a succession of board directors

by NyanGaming1243 November 20, 2018

Succession Flu

Illness suddenly afflicting colleagues who were passed over for a job they thought the deserved.
Succession Flus are seasonal, usually affecting people during yearly and mid year performance reviews.

- Did you see Lyndon this afternoon?

- No... He had to go home to recover from the succession flu.
- I guess I'll have to help Andy move to the corner office myself!

by Babs1960 September 17, 2013

Succession vibes

A place or location built or frequented by those of billionaire or olicharchal status - as per the critically-acclaimed HBO TV series ,"Succession".

We went to that billionaire's sculpture park, down on the peninsula, at the weekend - the place definitely had "Succession vibes" about it.

by Busterbate November 30, 2025

Roman Succession Party

A party thrown which starts on the 31st of July at any time and continues into the 1st of August representing the succession of the leaders of Rome i.e. Gaius Julius Caesar (represented by July) to Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (represented by August). This party is most formally thrown toga style with laurels strongly encouraged. Wine is common to be found at these parties along with Sambuca Romana and other Italian drinks. At 12 AM on the 1st of August someone (usually the host) has to pretend to get stabbed and after the stabbing someone splashes red wine on the person stabbed to represent blood. The party continues from there as any normal party would.

Bob: "Yo I'm throwing a Roman Succession Party. Do you want to come?"
Billy: "Only if I get to pretend stab you and splash wine on you."
Bob: "Yeah that's fine, show up around 6, and bring some cheap red wine."

by Dan J. P. Jr. or Dan the Man July 24, 2009

Presidential Order of Succession

Under the 25th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America (1967), in the event that the President of the United States, for any reason, is unable to continue the Presidential duties, this is the order that is followed to determine whom will succeed to the Presidency. The most immediate official on the list will always be the next in line (unless that official, as well, is unable to continue his or her duties). An official, though his or her office may be part of the succession, will be passed over for the succession if he or she does not meet all of the requirements set forth by the United States Constitution. This list is also known as the Order of Presidential Succession. The order is:

Vice President of the United States
Speaker of the House of Representatives
President Pro-Tempore of the United States Senate
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Veteran's Affairs
Secretary of Homeland Security

The Presidential Order of Succession has never been utilized beyond the point of Vice President.

by Nicolai August 11, 2004

War of Spanish Succession

A war that was fought between all major European powers from 1701–1714. At the time, the Hapsburg Dynasty. Because the Hapsburgs wanted to keep power, the frequently in-bred with each other in addition to marrying members of other monarchies, such as France. Well, all this in-breeding resulted in Charles II, a king who was mentally retarded and couldn't have children. Since he didn't have a kid and the families had all inter-married, a bunch of people from other kingdoms started claiming the throne. A war broke with France and Spain fighting The Holy Roman Empire, Britain, Prussia, and a bunch of other countries. In the end, Louis XIV's grandson became King of Spain under the condition that he no longer had a claim to the French throne.

"What do you get when you mix a Spanish retard with a bunch of whiny French people?"

The War of Spanish Succession

by Adamantium69 June 21, 2008

Ecological Succession

A gradual process of change and replacement of the types of species in a community. This occurs when natural events create a gap in an ecosystem.

The coat color in foxes is driven by ecological succession.

by PlessyVFergunson May 6, 2022