The rule of succession has many different intuitive interpretations, and depending on which intuition one uses, the generalisation may be different.

The rule of succession comes from setting a binomial likelihood, and a uniform prior distribution.

In 1980, the rule of succession was changed from agnatic primogeniture to absolute primogeniture.

But going by past precedents, the attempted change in the normal though unwritten rule of succession was quite unfair to the elder son.

Experts said that a change to the rules of succession for peerages would require primary legislation and could raise a host of legal problems.