interregnum

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˌɪntəɹˈɹɛɡnəm/

Noun

interregnum (plural interregnums)

1. The period of time between the end of a sovereign's reign and the accession of another sovereign.

   The Sasanian Interregnum of 628-632

2. A period of time during which normal executive leadership is suspended or interrupted.
3. An intermission in any order of succession; any breach of continuity in action or influence.

Synonyms

• (breach of continuity in action) hiatus, moratorium, recess; see also Thesaurus:pause

Translations

• French: interrègne
• German: Interregnum
• Italian: interregno
• Portuguese: interregno
• Russian: междуца́рствие
• Spanish: interregno

Translations

• German: Pause, Unterbrechung

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