4
legator(noun, follower)
4
next in line(noun, expression, idiom, heir)
4
renewal
3
adherent(noun, follower)
3
appendage
3
candidate(noun, person, job)
3
children(noun, issue, offspring, progeny, descendants)
3
devisee
3
disciple(noun, follower)
3
satellite(noun, follower)
3
sectary(noun, follower)
3
seed(noun, issue, offspring, progeny, descendants)
3
standby(noun, cover, reserve, substitute, replacement)
3
survivor(noun, outlive)
2
family(noun, posterity)
2
alternate(noun, cover, reserve, replacement, alternative)
2
dependent
2
deputy(noun, cover, reserve, substitute, replacement)
2
public
2
refilling
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