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Definition of Pro tempore
1. Adverb. For the time being; temporarily. "Accepting pro tem that hypothesis consistent with the facts"
2. Adjective. For the time being. "Designated him to act as consul protempore"
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pro Tempore
Literary usage of Pro tempore
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Constitution of the United States of America: With an Alphabetical by William Hickey, United States (1853)
"The table commencing with page 336, of the terms of office and length of service,
in the Senate, of the Vice Presidents and Presidents pro tempore, ..."
2. Journal by Texas Legislature. Senate, Legislature, United States Congress. Senate, Texas State Library, Texas (1914)
"On the third of October, the President pro tempore being absent under excuse,
... CW Taylor, a member of the Senate, President pro tempore Ad Interim to ..."
3. Appletons' Annual Cyclopaedia and Register of Important Events (1877)
"First, the argument offered by my friend from North Carolina (Mr. Merrimon).
He admits that the Senate can remove a President pro tempore for cause. ..."
4. The Federal and State Constitutions: Colonial Charters, and Other Organic by Francis N. Thorpe, United States (1909)
"If no election for judge pro tempore shall be had, the chief justice of the State
shall designate some other district judge to try such case. SEC. 10. ..."
5. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1886)
"The Speaker pro tempore : " If a motion has been entered to reconsider the ...
The Speaker pro tempore: "The gentleman from New York calls np at this time ..."
6. Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States, Historical and by Roger Foster (1896)
"The President pro tempore of the Senate. At the first session of the Senate, they
proceeded by ballot to the choice of a president, for the sole purpose of ..."
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