pro tempore

[ proh tem-puh-ree; Latin proh tem-paw-re ]

adverb

1. temporarily; for the time being.

adjective

1. temporary (often used postpositively):

   She is serving as a judge pro tempore.

pro tempore

/ ˈprəʊ ˈtɛmpərɪ /

adverb

1. for the time being Often shortened topro temˈprəʊ ˈtɛm

pro tempore

1. Temporarily: “While the president of the company is ill, the vice president will act as the leader pro tem.” From Latin , meaning “for the time being.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of pro tempore¹

< Latin

Example Sentences

Or will he simply ascend to the President Pro Tempore slot—dignified, venerable, respected but ultimately powerless?

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The viceroy thought proper to accord to their wishes pro tempore, and the king has since confirmed his nomination.

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"We can go out the other way," he said; and the secretary pro tempore had no excuse for following.

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Vinson Knight was chosen acting Bishop pro tempore by the unanimous voice of the assembly.

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Resolved, That the President pro tempore of the Senate, as a member, retain his right to vote upon all questions.

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They may take, pro tempore, the place which the rose formerly occupied.

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