Synonyms

ad interim

American

[ad in-tuh-rim] / æd ˈɪn tə rɪm /

adverb

in the meantime. ad int.

ad interim British

/ æd ˈɪntərɪm /

adjective

ad int. for the meantime; for the present

ad interim measures

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Etymology

Origin of ad interim

From Latin: literally, “for the time between”

Example Sentences

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The new appointments announced are 'ad interim' and might be changed again.

From Reuters

It also appointed Michael J. Rongetti as ad interim chief executive officer of the asset management division and said in a statement all three would report to Koerner.

From Reuters

He also took over as CEO ad interim last year.

From Reuters

“Individual EU Member States will acknowledge Mr. Juan Guaidó, President of the National Assembly, as President ad interim of Venezuela,” the proposed joint statement said, calling for “free, fair and democratic presidential elections.”

From Reuters

But no notice is required in the case of foreign books printed abroad seeking ad interim protection in the United States, as provided in section 21 of the copyright act.

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