pro tempore

[ proh tem-puh-ree; Latin proh tem-paw-re ]
/ ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pəˌri; Latin ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pɔˌrɛ /

adverb

temporarily; for the time being.

adjective

temporary (often used postpositively): She is serving as a judge pro tempore.
Also pro tem [proh tem] /ˈproʊ ˈtɛm/.

Origin of pro tempore

< Latin

British Dictionary definitions for pro tem

pro tempore
/ Latin (ˈprəʊ ˈtɛmpərɪ) /

adverb, adjective

for the time being Often shortened to: pro tem (ˈprəʊ ˈtɛm)

Cultural definitions for pro tem

pro tempore
[ (proh tem-puh-ree) ]

Temporarily: “While the president of the company is ill, the vice president will act as the leader pro tem.” From Latin, meaning “for the time being.”