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.

Origin of pro tempore

1
<Latin
  • Also pro tem [proh-tem] /ˈproʊ ˈtɛm/ .

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British Dictionary definitions for pro tempore

pro tempore

/ Latin (ˈprəʊ ˈtɛmpərɪ) /


adverb, adjective
  1. for the time being: Often 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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