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pro tempore

[proh tem-puh-ree; Latin proh tem-paw-re]
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adverb
  1. temporarily; for the time being.
adjective
  1. temporary (often used postpositively): She is serving as a judge pro tempore.
Also pro tem [proh tem] /ˈproʊ ˈtɛm/.

Origin of pro tempore

< Latin
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Related Words for pro tempore

temporarily
British Dictionary definitions for pro tempore

pro tempore

adverb, adjective
  1. for the time beingOften shortened to: pro tem (ˈprəʊ ˈtɛm)
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Word Origin and History for pro tempore

Latin, literally "for the time (being)." Abbreviated form pro tem is attested by 1828.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
pro tempore in Culture

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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