pro tempore

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌproʊ ˈtɛmpəri/, /ˌproʊ ˈtɛmpəreɪ/

Adverb

pro tempore (not comparable)

(chiefly US) temporarily; for the time being
President pro tempore of the Senate

Synonyms

(temporarily): pro tem

Translations

pro tem — see pro tem

Adjective

pro tempore (not comparable)

(chiefly US) temporary
(chiefly US) acting (of a job or role), serving temporarily

Synonyms

(temporary): pro tem
(acting): pro tem

Translations

pro tem — see pro tem

Spanish

Adverb

pro tempore

pro tem

Further reading

“pro tempore”, in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014

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