per annum

adverb

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

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The Canadian B2Gold, for example, is investing heavily in further exploration and development, planning to produce about 600,000 ounces of additional gold per annum soon. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 In Australia would generate around $60m per annum to contribute to the running of the system. David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The Dodgers, which own 50% of SportsNet LA via parent company Guggenheim Partners, have another 14 years left on a contract that pays out an average $334 million per annum. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for per annum 

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 14 Nov. 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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