GRE vocabulary

Interregnum

a temporary suspension, pause, or gap in continuity, such as the period between successive rulers

Example

"During the interregnum between executive directors, the interim board struggled to agree on long-term strategy."

Etymology

From Latin inter meaning 'between' and regnum meaning 'reign or kingdom'

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