temp.

adverb

In the time of (followed by an indicator of a historical period, especially a reigning monarch).

“plays published temp. Elizabeth I”

OriginLatin tempore →
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Meanings

temp.1

adverbtemp. (not comparable)

alternative tem.

  1. not comparableIn the time of (followed by an indicator of a historical period, especially a reigning monarch).

    plays published temp. Elizabeth I

Temp.2

noun
  1. abbreviationlawAbbreviation of temporary.

Origin

  1. Latintempore“in the time of”
  2. Englishtemp.

Short for Latin tempore (“in the time of”), ablative case of tempus (“time”).

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APA

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Chicago

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