succession state

British  

noun

1. any of a number of usually new states that are established in or expand over the territory formerly ruled by one large state

   Czechoslovakia was a succession state of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy

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Example Sentences

Jain is expected to continue heading insurance at Berkshire, though the company has developed a succession plan for him, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

And while the would-be uprising had been resolved, it did succeed in pressing Ned to formalize a succession plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

When Rupert’s children watched its too-close-for-comfort version of the chaos following Logan Roy’s sudden death, they leapt to nail down their family’s succession plan before it was too late.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The full-back issue has not gone unnoticed at the Football Association - interim England Under-23s boss Lauren Smith admits they have been plotting a succession plan for more than 18 months.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Alternatively, you could hire a consultant to help you start a management-training program at your company and set up a succession plan — or decide whether to sell.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026