pro tempore
The Latin phrase "pro tempore" is commonly used in legal and governmental contexts to denote temporary or provisional roles and situations.
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Definition
C1General
(adverb)For a limited period; temporarily.
Example
- The manager will oversee operations pro tempore until a new director is hired.
C1Legal
(adjective)Serving in a role temporarily, often until a permanent appointment is made.
Example
- The judge pro tempore will preside over the case until the regular judge returns.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pro tempore":