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Pro Tempore
/ˌproʊ ˈtɛmpəri/
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What does Pro Tempore mean?
adverb
- temporarily; for the time being
adjective
- temporary
- acting (of a job or role), serving temporarily
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌproʊ ˈtɛmpəri/
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/ˌproʊ ˈtɛmpəreɪ/
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There is no fear, however, that their masters pro tempore will betray their trust, as any neglect of duty on their part, or disregard of the wishes of their constituents, would most likely destroy their chances of re-election.
After all the world has been named for chancellor of the exchequer, and my Lord Chief Justice Lee, who is no part of the world, really made so pro tempore; Lord Hartington went to notify to Mr. Fox, that the cabinet council having given it as their unanimous opinion to the King, that the Duke of Newcastle should be at the head of the treasury, and he (Mr.