for the time being; "he is the president pro tem"; "designated him to act as consul protempore"- H
If someone has a particular position or job pro tem, they have it temporarily. the president pro tem of the California State Senate. happening or existing now, but only for a short time (pro tempore )
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() From the Latin phrase; pro tempore. The proposition pro means "for" and tempore is the ablative of tempus meaning "time".