pro tempore

[ proh -tem-puh-ree; Latin proh -tem-paw-re ]

/ ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pəˌri; Latin ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pɔˌrɛ /

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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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How to use pro tempore in a sentence

That Stone would slander the democratic, pro-Western, EuroMaidan revolution as a CIA coup is no surprise.
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But failing that, he advised pro-immigration reform Republican candidates such as former Gov. Jeb Bush to just skip the state.
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How did you make the transition from pro surfer to modeling?
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Even in places as blue-leaning as Colorado, Latino support for pro-growth Republicans has been growing.
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Counter-protestors marched to confront the pro-police contingent, separated by barricades and uniformed officers.
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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.
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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 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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Origin of pro tempore

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British Dictionary definitions for pro tempore

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