"As appointed steward of the realm, my duty upholds the crown's justice until such day as the Fellowship Sorcerers declare a lawful successor."

This title was maintained by the United Kingdom and its lawful successor, the Republic of Singapore.

The Shias believe that Ali's descendants - the Imams - are the lawful successors of Mohamed.

But now there was no president to deal with, and his lawful successor sat helplessly staring into Burden's fireplace, a dollar cigar between his teeth.

"If an occupant is not recognized as a lawful successor, then arguably a survivor's rights to remain in an apartment become significantly murkier."

His children had predeceased him, and the only lawful successor was his granddaughter Margaret, 'the Maid of Norway'.

However, no child was born, and Mary was forced to accept that Elizabeth was her lawful successor.

The court opinion stated that the RLDS Church was the lawful successor of the original church, but ultimately dismissed the case.

But now it was obvious that Donal had become accustomed to thinking of himself as his foster-father's lawful successor and heir.

Oaths of allegiance are made to the Queen and her lawful successors.