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Pro tempore

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003931

A Latin phrase meaning 'for the time being' or 'temporarily,' used to describe an individual acting in a position on an interim basis. This designation indicates a temporary appointment or role, often until a permanent successor is chosen or the regular officeholder returns. The President pro tempore of the Senate is an example.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003931
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003931",
  "term": "Pro tempore",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A Latin phrase meaning 'for the time being' or 'temporarily,' used to describe an individual acting in a position on an interim basis. This designation indicates a temporary appointment or role, often until a permanent successor is chosen or the regular officeholder returns. The President pro tempore of the Senate is an example.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/pro-tempore/"
}

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