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But Tracey Beryl Gallagher, a public defender in California and former judge pro tem, said on X that Trump's remarks may have violated federal law. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025 First elected in 2019 to represent District 3, Watlington is now an at-large council member and unsuccessfully sought mayor pro tem in 2023. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025 In his seven years as city attorney, Bojorquez served alongside five city managers, four police chiefs, three mayors pro tem and two mayors, according to his resignation letter. Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia, acting as secretary pro tem, said the first person with four votes would be elected. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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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