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Meanings of lineal succession in English
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Usage of lineal succession in English
1
Hence the origin of the right of primogeniture, and of what is called lineal succession.
2
The regal office appears to be hereditary in a family, but not to descend according to our ideas of lineal succession.
3
Malcolm Canmore, Duncan's grandson, on the other hand, represented the European custom of direct lineal succession against the ancient Scots' mode.
4
As long as the sceptre was possessed by a lineal succession of kings, they acquitted themselves of their important charge with vigilance and success.