Pro Tempore Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Pro Tempore.

Pro Tempore (adverb, adjective)

1. A Latin phrase used to describe a person who is temporarily filling a particular role or position. It indicates that the person is serving for the time being or provisionally.
2. It is often used in the context of political or legislative roles where someone may take up a position temporarily either due to the absence or vacancy of the regular holder.

For example, John Doe serving as a senator 'pro tempore', means he is filling in the senatorial post for a temporary period.