interregnal
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to an interregnum: "interregnal" describes anything pertaining to a period between two successive reigns or governments, especially when there is no ruling monarch, head of state, or usual authority.
- Pertaining to a temporary pause: It can also refer to a time of suspension or interruption in normal leadership or governance.
Usage Examples
- (The time between two monarchs or leaders.)
- (Eras between reigns.)
- (Matters during the gap in leadership.)
Advanced Usage
"interregnal government": a temporary administration that operates during an interregnum.
- An interregnal government was established to maintain order until the king's successor was crowned. (A provisional ruling body.)
"interregnal crisis": a period of instability or conflict during a gap in legitimate authority.
- The country faced an interregnal crisis when the prime minister resigned without a clear successor. (A crisis of succession.)
Variants and Related Words
Interregnum (noun): the period between two reigns or governments.
- The interregnum lasted for three years after the emperor's death. (The gap in rule.)
Interregnal (adj): directly derived from "interregnum" — see definition above.
Synonyms
- Transitional: relating to a period of change or transfer of power.
- Interim: temporary, serving for a short time between two events.
- Provisional: arranged for the present, possibly to be changed later.
Related Idioms
In the interregnal void: during the emptiness or lack of leadership.
- In the interregnal void, local warlords seized control. (During the period without central authority.)
Between reigns: a phrase describing the interregnal state.
- The country was between reigns, with no clear ruler. (In an interregnum.)