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Pro tempore (also known as pro tem) is a Latin phrase that means "for the time being." This means that something or someone is only temporary and will only be in place or in charge for a short period of time. It's like a substitute teacher who fills in for the regular teacher when they are absent. The substitute teacher is only there for the time being until the regular teacher returns.
Pro tempore
Pro tempore, also known as pro tem, is a Latin word that means "for the time being." It is used to describe a temporary or interim position or appointment.
These examples illustrate how pro tempore is used to describe a temporary or interim position. In the first example, the vice president is serving as pro tempore until a new election can be held to fill the position permanently. In the second example, the pro tempore judge is filling in temporarily for a judge who is on medical leave.