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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My team at Markets and Markets believes, car companies can generate upto $1600 per vehicle per annum with this architecture in 2035. Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Tomsic, meanwhile, will see his salary rise to $2,000,000 per annum, target annual bonus to $3,000,000 (with a further increase to $3,500,000 effective as of July 1, 2028) and target annual equity award to $4,000,000. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 This contributes directly to the national target of reducing emissions by 278 million tons per annum by 2030. Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026 Though Vega said Vista has until June 15, 2028, to pay the 2024 taxes — interest accumulates at 12% per annum — if FNA acquires the property for unpaid taxes, the county’s tax lien is eliminated. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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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