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   per di·em

   /pər ˈdēəm/

   adverb

   • 1. for each day (used in financial contexts): "he agreed to pay at certain specified rates per diem"

   adjective

   • 1. done, produced, or occurring each day (used in financial contexts): "they are now demanding a per diem rate"

   noun

   • 1. an allowance or payment made for each day: "per diems are still allowed for out-of-state legislators"

   Word Origin early 16th century: Latin.

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