1.   Aoki relied on the so-called cabinet law, which allows a prime minister to designate his successor.

2.   He has held office for more than three decades and has made no move to designate a successor.

3.   In this instance, Aoki relied on the so-called Cabinet law, which allows a prime minister to personally designate his successor.

4.   Nor has he designated a successor from outside the family.

5.   Political fragility is heightened by the fact that Suharto has failed to designate a successor, raising fears of future unrest and dampening confidence among investors.

6.   These experts note that although mobsters can recruit close relatives, under Mafia tradition a boss cannot unilaterally designate a successor.

7.   Pope John Paul II accepted his resignation and designated his successor early Tuesday.

8.   Among the National Assembly members is Castro and his brother and designated successor, Defense Minister Raul Castro.

9.   Arafat has not designated a successor.

10.   He has never designated a successor, and switches vice presidents for each of his five-year terms.