per annum

adverb

per an·​num (ˌ)pər-ˈa-nəm How to pronounce per annum (audio)
: in or for each year

Examples of per annum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Billion-dollar media rights: Apple has acquired MLS rights for $250 million per annum in a deal $2.5 billion in total, nearly three times MLS’ previous deal of $90 million per annum ($720 million in total). Lindsey Leake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024 In addition 2018 was the first year whisky was recorded for The Knight Frank Luxury Investment index and 40% per annum returns and 582% returns over ten years made headlines and captured hearts. Mark Littler, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 That team is covering $5 million per annum on the Arenado deal. Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Only 23% of the audience for tennis, on the other hand, is on the low end of the income continuum, while 41% of that sport’s fans rake in more than $100,000 per annum. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for per annum 

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Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of per annum was in 1531

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“Per annum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/per%20annum. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

per annum

adverb
per an·​num (ˌ)pər-ˈan-əm How to pronounce per annum (audio)
: in or for each year : annually

Legal Definition

per annum

adverb
per an·​num pər-ˈa-nəm How to pronounce per annum (audio)
: in or for each year
interest of six percent per annum
Etymology

Medieval Latin

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