Hereditary Succession

noun a ruler or leader of a dynasty, a succession of rulers from the same family or line

• The dynast ruled over the kingdom for centuries.
• The dynast's family has always been in charge around here.
• That dynast is the boss of this place.
• In the corporate world, she was considered a dynast in her field.

noun a form of government in which a single person holds supreme authority

• The monarchy in England has a long history dating back centuries.
• Some people think the monarchy is outdated and unnecessary.
• I can't believe the monarchy still exists in this day and age.
• In a way, the CEO is like the monarch of the company, making all the important decisions.