pro rata
1 Americanadverb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of pro rata
First recorded in 1565–75, pro rata is from Medieval Latin prō ratā
Example Sentences
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Burdis says it is possible that redemption requests at some might exceed the threshold of 5% of assets, after which Blue Owl is allowed to only honor them partially, in a pro rata fashion.
From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025
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.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024
The fund will be divided among the qualified claimants on a pro rata basis, depending on how much they were overcharged by the DWP.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023
The amended arrangements also include a commitment by Rio to participate pro rata in an initial equity offering.
From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2022
They claimed a pro rata share of all moneys levied by taxation, and in some cases the law was invoked in an attempt to secure such share.
From Egerton Ryerson and Education in Upper Canada by Putnam, J. Harold
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