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Ad interim
“For the meantime.”
Latin phrase
Translation
What does “Ad interim” mean?
Ad interim translates as “For the meantime.”
The phrase marks something as temporary, filling a gap until a permanent solution is in place. Today it is mostly heard in titles such as "chargé d’affaires ad interim" or an interim director.
Origin
The story behind it
A standard expression of administrative and diplomatic Latin, from ad ("for, until") and interim ("meanwhile"). It gave English the everyday word "interim".
When to use it
How to use “Ad interim”
Useful in a formal letter or announcement when someone steps into a role on a temporary basis.
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- Ad interim
- English
- For the meantime.
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