A democracy is at its most vulnerable during moments of succession

[alpacinou]

Does "moments of succession" work as a collocation? If not what can I use?

Is this okay?

A democracy is at its most vulnerable during moments of succession, when there is a change of power.

 

[SoothingDave]

"The peaceful transfer of power" is the usual phrase.

 

[alpacinou]

"The peaceful transfer of power" is the usual phrase.

I'd heard that. But I'd like to know if"moments of succession" also works in that sentence.

 

[Tarheel]

It's easily understood. So I say yes.

 

[jutfrank]

I think it's okay but if I were you I'd say times of succession, because you're talking historically. The word time goes much better when you mean to refer to a particular historical period. The word moment really serves to suggest brevity.

 

[tedmc]

I think it's okay but if I were you I'd say times of succession, because you're talking historically. The word time goes much better when you mean to refer to a particular historical period. The word moment really serves to suggest brevity.

I think "moments" is fine. it implies the brief, transitional period in a nation's history where change of power takes place. "Times" connotes a longer period.

 

[5jj]

I think "moments" is fine. it implies the brief, transitional period in a nation's history where change of power takes place. "Times" connotes a longer period.

which is why 'times' is generally the better word. The transitional period is rarely very brief.