predecessor institution

C320 concept

A predecessor institution is an earlier organization or entity from which a current institution has evolved, inherited functions, or derived legal or historical continuity.

Observed surface forms (14)

  • precursor institution ×4
  • predecessor company ×2
  • predecessor of the European Union ×2
  • predecessor organization ×2
  • predecessor organization of the United States Coast Guard ×2
  • European Community precursor ×1
  • former name of government agency ×1
  • former organization ×1
  • precursor organization ×1
  • predecessor institution of Duke University ×1

Instances (24)