pro rata

¹

[proh rey-tuh, rah-]

adverb

1. in proportion; according to a certain rate.

pro-rata

²

[proh-rey-tuh, -rah-]

adjective

1. proportionately determined.

   a pro-rata share of income.

pro rata

/ ˈprəʊ ˈrɑːtə /

1. in proportion

Word History and Origins

Origin of pro rata¹

First recorded in 1565–75, pro rata is from Medieval Latin prō ratā

Word History and Origins

Origin of pro rata¹

Medieval Latin

Example Sentences

The insurers are assessed pro rata based on their market share.

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In that case, you’d only owe pro rata rent through the date when you vacate the unit and a landlord couldn’t charge you any fines or fees for terminating the lease.

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The fund will be divided among the qualified claimants on a pro rata basis, depending on how much they were overcharged by the DWP.

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“For every dollar a team spent over that threshold, Activision would fine the team one dollar and distribute the collected sum pro rata to all non-offending teams in the league.”

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The amended arrangements also include a commitment by Rio to participate pro rata in an initial equity offering.

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