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interregnum

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntəˈrɛgnəm/

Definition of interregnum

noun (plural interregnums or interregna /-nə/)

a period when normal government is suspended, especially between successive reigns or regimes.
(the Interregnum) the period in English history from the execution of Charles I in 1649 to the Restoration of Charles II in 1660.
an interval between the periods of office of two incumbents in a parish.

Origin:

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