(~s)
1.
A ~ of things of the same kind is a number of them that exist or happen one after the other.
Adams took a ~ of jobs which have stood him in good stead...
Scoring three goals in quick ~, he made it 10-8...
N-SING: oft N of n, also in N
2.
Succession is the fact or right of being the next person to have an important job or position.
She is now seventh in line of ~ to the throne.
N-UNCOUNT: also N in pl