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"per diem" (Latin)
What does the Latin term per diem mean?
The Latin term "per diem" translates to "per day" in English. It is commonly used to refer to a daily allowance or rate provided to cover expenses, particularly for travel or work-related purposes.Examples in Sentences
Here are three example sentences using "per diem":- Employees on a business trip are entitled to a fixed per diem to cover their meals and incidental expenses during their stay.
- The organization provides a per diem for its volunteers, reimbursing them for their daily expenses while working on the project.
- Consultants charge their clients a per diem fee, which includes their daily work rate as well as any additional expenses incurred.

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