What is another word for successor state?
Pronunciation: [səksˈɛsə stˈe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Successor state is a term used to describe a new state that has emerged from the breakup of a larger political entity. Synonyms for successor state include descendant state, inheritor state, remnant state, and fragment state. Descendant state emphasizes the lineage or ancestry of a new political entity, while inheritor state emphasizes their inheritance of the territory or authority of the previous state. Remnant state describes a new state that has emerged from the remnants of a previous political entity, while fragment state describes a territory that has been fragmented and divided into smaller states. Regardless of the synonym used, a successor state has a responsibility to maintain the overall stability and progress of the region.
