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From Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium

Latin phrases

• ab initio - from the beginning or from first principles

• ad hoc - for this purpose

• per diem - per day, such as a meal or travel expense amount

• pro tem - for the time being. Often used for a temporary office holder, like Major Pro Tem.

• vida infra - see below

• vida supra - see above