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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) interregnum
an interval of time between the close of a sovereign's reign and the accession of the normal or legitimate successor.

2. interregnum
any period during which a state is without a permanent ruler.

3. interregnum
any pause or interruption in continuity.

Etymology: (1570–80; < L =inter-inter-+rēgnum reign)

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1. (noun) interregnum
the time between two reigns, governments, etc.

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) interregnum
the time during which a throne is vacant between the death or abdication of a sovereign and the accession of his successor

2. (noun) interregnum
any period during which, for any cause, the executive branch of a government is suspended or interrupted

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