interregnum
interregnum
Definition
inter·reg·num (in′tər reg′nəm)
noun pl. -·reg′·nums or -·reg′na-nə
- an interval between two successive reigns, when the country has no sovereign
- a suspension of governmental or administrative functions; period without the usual ruler, governor, etc.
- any break in a series or in a continuity; interval
Etymology: L < inter-, between + regnum, reign
interregnum
Synonyms
interregnum
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- follow: Another reason in Pepys ' case, however, may well be that the Waits were not recovered following the interregnum.
- cover: He returned briefly to cover an interregnum in 1946.
Adjective modifier
- brief: This process of change was marked by a brief interregnum, famously, " The Golden Age of Parliament " .
- short: After a short interregnum Tacitus was selected as his successor.
Modifies a noun
- period: The arrival of Matz Skoog in August ended the longer than anticipated interregnum period caused by Derek Deane's illness.
Noun used with modifier
- month: Her presence is more than welcome after a 14 month interregnum.
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