interregnum
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- noun The interval of time between the end of a sovereign's reign and the accession of a successor.
- noun A period of temporary suspension of the usual functions of government or control.
- noun A gap in continuity.
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- Two years was the time mentioned as suitable for an interregnum, and it is probable that it was the intention of Isabella, although not of Ferdinand, to restore Columbus to his office at the end of that time. — Christopher Columbus
- There would be an inevitable interregnum, and then a new master. — The Leper of Saint Giles
- The new priest had only recently been inducted after a lengthy interregnum, and his flock were still carefully taking his measure, after their unhappy experience with the late Father Ailnoth. — The Heretic's Apprentice
- In the same year there began the police interregnum, a limited government deriving, its powers - from a loose confederation based roughly upon the ancient United Nations, but without sufficient popular base or industrial support to control the economy. — Cities In Flight
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_Quinqueviri_ in Portingale, that in the interregnum were appointed overseers of the comon wealthe, and so hath joyned that kingdome to his, with all the ilandes, townes, domynions belonginge to that crowne?
— The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation. Vol. XIII. America. Part II.
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- Latin : inter-, inter- + rēgnum, reign; see reign.
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/ (ĭnˌtər-rĕgˈnəm)/
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