pro tem Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite for the time being
    pro tempore.
    • he is the president pro tem
    • designated him to act as consul protempore"- H.H.Fiske
  2. adverb for the time being; temporarily
    pro tempore.
    • accepting pro tem that hypothesis consistent with the facts"- J.W.Krutch

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