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Definition of per diem - 8 dictionary results
per di⋅em
[per dee-uh
m, dahy-uh
m]
–noun
| 1. | by the day; for each day. |
| 2. | a daily allowance, usually for living expenses while traveling in connection with one's work or being employed at a distance from one's home: a per diem for lawmakers while the legislature is in session. |
| 3. | paid by the day. |
Origin:
1510–20; < L
1510–20; < L

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Per diem
Per di"em\ [L.] By the day; substantively (chiefly U. S.), an allowance or amount of so much by the day.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Main Entry: per di·em
Pronunciation: p&r-'dE-&m, -'dI-
Function: adverb
Etymology: Latin
: by the day : for each day
Main Entry: per diem
Function: adjective
1 : based on use or service by the day <per diem compensation>
2 : paid or calculated by the day <per diem interest>
Main Entry: per diem
Function: noun
1 : a daily allowance
2 : a daily fee
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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