pro rata

[ proh rey-tuh, rah- ]

/ proʊ ˈreɪ tə, ˈrɑ- /

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adverb

in proportion; according to a certain rate.

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Origin of pro rata

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

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pro-rata

[ proh-rey-tuh, -rah- ]

/ proʊˈreɪ tə, -ˈrɑ- /

adjective

proportionately determined: a pro-rata share of income.

How to use pro rata in a sentence

It then uses a pro rata share to dedicate the most dollars to the highest-risk areas.
Illinois is taking a data-driven approach to its mask-wearing ad campaign|Anthony Ha|October 30, 2020|TechCrunch
That Stone would slander the democratic, pro-Western, EuroMaidan revolution as a CIA coup is no surprise.
Oliver Stone’s Latest Dictator Suckup|James Kirchick|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But failing that, he advised pro-immigration reform Republican candidates such as former Gov. Jeb Bush to just skip the state.
Can This Republican Bring the GOP Back to Its Senses on Immigration?|Tim Mak|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How did you make the transition from pro surfer to modeling?
Anastasia Ashley, Surfer-Cum-Model, Rides The Viral Internet Wave|James Joiner|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Even in places as blue-leaning as Colorado, Latino support for pro-growth Republicans has been growing.
Time to Bring Back the Truman Democrats|Joel Kotkin|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Counter-protestors marched to confront the pro-police contingent, separated by barricades and uniformed officers.
NYC’s Garner Protesters vs. Pro-Cop Protesters|Jacob Siegel|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In addition, the currency notes of the Government served in the place pro tanto of the Bank of England notes.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
“Lecompton” constitution of Kansas was a pro-slavery document which Buchanan favoured.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
Nam Sacerdos ille, qui huc ante nos aduenerat, nostro statim adutu in Galliam sua ipse sponte & pro veteri desiderio remigrauit.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Domi primm dedimus operam, vt pro nostris viribus officium Ecclesiasticum ne deesset.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
During the ingenuous apologia pro vita sua Miss Anne regarded him with her honest candour.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke

British Dictionary definitions for pro rata

pro rata

/ (ˈprəʊ ˈrɑːtə) /

in proportion

Word Origin for pro rata

Medieval Latin

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