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Term: Interregnum

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A period of time when normal governmental authority is suspended, especially between the reign of one monarch or leader and the next.

Sample Sentence 1: The interregnum following the sudden death of the king created a power vacuum in the kingdom.

Sample Sentence 2: During the interregnum, the council of advisers temporarily ruled the nation.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: A period of discontinuity or transition between two different states, systems, or situations.

Sample Sentence 1: The interregnum between the old and new management caused some confusion among the employees.

Sample Sentence 2: The interregnum from student to professional life can be both exciting and challenging.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Relating to or characteristic of an interregnum.

Sample Sentence 1: The interregnum government focused on restoring stability to the nation.

Sample Sentence 2: The interregnum period brought about significant social changes.

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