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   interregnum

   /ˌɪntəˈrɛɡnəm/

   noun

   • 1. a period when normal government is suspended, especially between successive reigns or regimes.
   • ▪ the period in English history from the execution of Charles I in 1649 to the Restoration of Charles II in 1660.
   • ▪ an interval or pause between two periods of office or other things: "the interregnum between the discovery of radioactivity and its detailed understanding"

   Word Origin late 16th century (denoting temporary rule between reigns or during suspension of normal government): from Latin, from inter- ‘between’ + regnum ‘reign’.

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   What does interregnum mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! INTERREGNUM definition: 1. a period when a country or organization does not have a leader 2. a period when a country or…. Learn more.

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   What is interregnum & Regency?

   • Archetypally, it was the period of time between the reign of one monarch and the next (coming from Latin inter-, "between" and rēgnum, "reign" [from rex, rēgis, "king"]), and the concepts of interregnum and regency therefore overlap.

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   How do you pronounce interregnum?

   • Interregnum describes the period between the reigns of two leaders. If you're a rebel leader, you may try to gain power during an interregnum. Pronounce interregnum with the accent on the third syllable: "in-ter-REG-num." It comes from Latin: inter- means "between" and regnum means "kingship, dominion, rule, realm."

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   Why was the Interregnum important?

   • The Interregnum period in England was significant for several reasons. It was also connected to several other periods in English history, arising from and leading to historical developments. The immediate cause of the Interregnum was the execution of King Charles I and the vote of Parliament to create a Commonwealth.

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   How long does interregnum last?

   • In Poland by James A. Michener, 1983, an historical novel that spent 38 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller List, interregnum is mentioned numerous times in the ever-shifting power struggles that plagued that country, even up to the 1980s. In the film A Christmas Prince, the Kingdom of Aldovia limits interregna to a maximum of one year.

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   When did a second English Interregnum occur?

   • A second English interregnum occurred between 23 December 1688, when James II was deposed in the Glorious Revolution, and the installation of William III and Mary II as joint sovereigns on 13 February 1689 pursuant to the Declaration of Right.

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   • Interregnum in Traditional Chinese

     INTERREGNUM translate: （國家或組織的）權力空白期，空位期. Learn more in the...

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     INTERREGNUM translate: （国家或组织的）权力空白期，空位期. Learn more in the...

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   An interregnum (plural interregna or interregnums) is a period of discontinuity or "gap" in a government, organization, or social order. Archetypally, it was the period of time between the reign of one monarch and the next (coming from Latin inter-, "between" and rēgnum, "reign" [from rex, rēgis, "king"]), and the concepts of interregnum and ...

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   The meaning of INTERREGNUM is the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes. Did you know?

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   Interregnum definition: an interval of time between the close of a sovereign's reign and the accession of their normal or legitimate successor.. See examples of INTERREGNUM used in a sentence.

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   4 meanings: 1. an interval between two reigns, governments, incumbencies, etc 2. any period in which a state lacks a ruler,.... Click for more definitions.

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   Interregnum describes the period between the reigns of two leaders. If you're a rebel leader, you may try to gain power during an interregnum.