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Family, prosecutors oppose parole Pope, now the Republican speaker pro tem of the South Carolina House; Smith’s former husband, David Smith; and multiple other family members gave statements opposing Smith's parole application. Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024 That includes Toni Atkins, president pro tem of the state Senate, and Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis. Shawna Chen, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024 So, the honor and duties of mayor went to Therese Longe, who served as mayor before McLain, with Commissioner Clinton Baller elected mayor pro tem. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024 Baker has served on the council since 2018 and is the current mayor pro tem. Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pro tem 

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pro tem was in 1777

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“Pro tem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro%20tem. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

Legal Definition

pro tem

adverb or adjective
: pro tempore
often styled with a terminal period in legal contexts
Justice pro tem.
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