succession, n. A series of persons or things according to some established rule of precedence; as, a succession of kings, or of bishops; a succession of events in chronology. [1913 Webster]
Example: The War of the Spanish Succession
secession, n. The act of seceding; separation from fellowship or association with others, as in a religious or political organization; withdrawal. [1913 Webster]
Example: The Referendum on Catalonian Secession
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