pro tempore
[ proh -tem-puh-ree; Latin proh -tem-paw-re ]
/ ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pəˌri; Latin ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pɔˌrɛ /
adverb
temporarily; for the time being.
adjective
temporary (often used postpositively): She is serving as a judge pro tempore.
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Also pro tem [proh -tem] /ˈproʊ ˈtɛm/ .
Origin of pro tempore
<Latin
Words nearby pro tempore
proteinosis, protein S, protein structure, protein synthesis, proteinuria, pro tempore, protend, protensive, proteo-, proteoclastic, proteoglycan
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British Dictionary definitions for pro tempore
pro tempore
/ Latin (ˈprəʊ ˈtɛmpərɪ) /
adverb, adjective
for the time beingOften shortened to: pro tem (ˈprəʊ ˈtɛm)
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Cultural definitions for pro tempore
pro tempore
[ (proh tem-puh-ree) ]
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.”
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