in·ter·im 
(ĭntər-ĭm)
(ĭntər-ĭm)n.
An interval of time between one event, process, or period and another.
adj.
Belonging to, serving during, or taking place during an intermediate interval of time; temporary: an interim agreement. See Synonyms at temporary.
[From Latin, in the meantime; see en in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]