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Per diem

“By the day.”

Latin term in English

Translation

What does “Per diem” mean?

Per diem translates as “By the day.”

A daily allowance, especially for travel expenses; also any daily rate.

Origin

The story behind it

A Latin phrase taken into English, now used mostly for fixed daily payments to cover costs.

When to use it

Perfect for

It works as a caption, a card message, a tattoo idea, a motto for your desk or a print for your wall.

Latin
Per diem
English
By the day.
Source
Latin term in English
Era
Early Modern
Theme
Work

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