per diem

adj, noun — 3 senses

per diem

adj

US /pɚˈdi.əm/

Etymology From Latin per + diem (“day”).

1

Per day; daily.

per diem

noun

Etymology From Latin per + diem (“day”).

1

A daily stipend.

2

A daily allowable limit for expendables.

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