Interregnum

usgb/ˌɪntəˈreɡnəm/
noun

A period of time when something (usually a country) is without a leader.

There was an interregnum in the country after the king died until his son took over.
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  • interregnum period
  • political interregnum

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Political context

Usually refers to a governance gap, often between monarchs or elected officials.

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The interregnum saw various factions vying for power.
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Neutral term

Interregnum doesn't imply good or bad; it's neutral, describing the period itself.

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Historians debate the impacts of the interregnum.
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Temporary phase

An interregnum is temporary, implying a new leader will emerge.

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After the interregnum, the newly elected leader began to reform the nation.
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