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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