interregnum
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Synonyms: interregnums, interregna, interregnal
Antonyms: interregnums, interregna, interregnal
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Noun
- A [[period of time]] between the [[end#Noun|end]] of one [[monarch]]'s [[reign#Noun|reign]] and the [[accession#Noun|accession]] of their [[successor]].
- {{lb|en|by extension}}
- {{lb|en|obsolete}} A temporary [[exercise#Noun|exercise]] of [[authority]] or [[rule#Noun|rule]] during a period of time when there is no monarch or political leader.
Proper noun
- {{ellipsis of|en|w:British Interregnum|addl=the period of 1649–1660 when an [[unmonarchical]] state ruled [[Britain#English|Britain]]; the [[monarchy#Noun|monarchy]] was then [[restore#English|restored]]}}.
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