Successor Definition
sək-sĕsər
successors
noun
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A person or thing that succeeds, or follows, another; esp., one who succeeds to an office, title, etc.
Webster's New World
A person who takes over the rank, office, duties, or privileges of another; a corporation that through merger, buy-out, or other means acquires the duties, stock, rights, and debts of another corporation, known as the predecessor.
Webster's New World Law
A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.
George W. Bush was successor to Bill Clinton as President of the US.
Wiktionary
The next heir in order or succession.
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