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noun, plural -nums, -na 
[-nuh] .
[-nuh] . 1.
an interval of time between the close of a sovereign's reign and the accession of his or her normal or legitimate successor.
2.
any period during which a state has no ruler or only a temporary executive.
3.
any period of freedom from the usual authority.
4.
any pause or interruption in continuity.
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Interregnums
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
interregnum
1579, from L., lit. "between-reign," from inter- (q.v.) + regnum (see reign).
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