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pro tempore en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /ˌproʊ ˈtɛmpəreɪ/
  • /ˌproʊ ˈtɛmpəri/

Etymology

From the Latin prō tempore (literally “for a time”).

Meanings

  1. (US, not-comparable) temporary
  2. (US, not-comparable) acting (of a job or role), serving temporarily

Forms

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Synonyms

pro tem (temporary) · pro tem

pro tempore en · ADV

Pronunciation

  • /ˌproʊ ˈtɛmpəreɪ/
  • /ˌproʊ ˈtɛmpəri/

Etymology

From the Latin prō tempore (literally “for a time”).

Meanings

  1. (US, not-comparable) temporarily; for the time being
    • President pro tempore of the Senate

Forms

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p.t. alternative lexicographic

Synonyms

pro tem (temporarily)