If you are successor to the throne, that means you're next in line when the current royal has to step down. The successor takes over when someone gives up a position or title or when something becomes outdated.
One who succeeds or follows; one who takes the place which another has left, and sustains the like part or character; -- correlative to predecessor;
Noun
a thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone
Noun
a person who inherits some title or office
Noun
a person who follows next in order; "he was President Lincoln''s successor"
n.
One who succeeds or follows; one who takes the place
which another has left, and sustains the like part or character; --
correlative to predecessor; as, the successor of a deceased king.
Successor
A gift to a corporation, either of lands or of chattels, without naming their successors, vests an absolute property in them so lond as the corporation subsists.
One who succeeds or follows; one who takes the place which another has left, and sustains the like part or character; -- correlative to predecessor;
Usage Examples
Clinton's successor in the White House, George W. Bush, was committed to expanding government spending for faith-based initiatives.
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Other Usage ExamplesThe unworthy successor of Peter who desires to benefit from the immeasurable wealth of Christ feels the great need of your assistance, your prayers, your sacrifice, and he most humbly asks this of you.