continuity

US /ˌkɑːn.tənˈuː.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌkɑːn.tənˈuː.ə.t̬i/
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1.

the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time

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The company aims for continuity in its leadership.
There was a lack of continuity in the storyline.