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ad in·ter·im | \ ˈad-ˈin-tə-rəm 
, -ˌrim also ˈäd- \
, -ˌrim also ˈäd- \Definition of ad interim
(Entry 1 of 2)
: for the intervening time : temporarily
ad interim
adjectiveDefinition of ad interim (Entry 2 of 2)
: made or serving ad interim
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Synonyms: Adjective
Antonyms: Adjective
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The first known use of ad interim was in 1701
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