Latin quote · Time
Pro tempore
“For the time being.”
Latin phrase
Translation
What does “Pro tempore” mean?
Pro tempore translates as “For the time being.”
Temporarily – holding a role until a permanent arrangement is made.
Origin
The story behind it
Often shortened to ‘pro tem’, as in the President pro tempore of the United States Senate.
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- Latin
- Pro tempore
- English
- For the time being.
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