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per diem Definition

per diem (pər dē′əm, dī′-)

adverb, adjective, noun

  1. by the day
  2. daily
  3. paid by the day
  4. ☆ a daily allowance, as for expenses

Etymology: L

per diem Synonyms

per diem

n.

costs, daily expense(s), routine expense(s), outlay; see expense 1.

per diem Law Definition

adv

Latin

By or through the day. Daily pay or daily expense allowance.