Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pro-tempore
Adverb
proh-tem-puh-re
Definition
For the time being; temporarily; for the time being.
Examples
- The committee appointed a chair pro-tempore to lead the meeting in the absence of the regular chair.
- She served as the pro-tempore leader until new elections could be held.
Meaning
The term ‘pro-tempore’ is used to describe a situation or person that is acting temporarily or for a limited time.
Synonyms
- temporarily
- acting
- interim
- for the time being