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their inauguration, during which the outgoing president remains in power, but as a lame duck.

Similarly, in some Christian denominations, "interregnum" (interim) describes the time between vacancy and appointment of priest or pastors to various roles.

Historical periods of interregnum

Particular historical periods known as interregna include:
* The Chu-Han Contention

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