per annum
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From post-classical Latin per annum, English from the 16th century.
[edit] Adverb
per annum (not comparable)
[edit] Translations
annually
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[edit] Latin
[edit] Etymology
In post-classical Latin (4th or 5th century) in reference to a sum of money due each year. Already in the 3rd century in the sense of "through the year". From the preposition per (“during”) + annum, the accusative singular of annus (“year”).
[edit] Adverb
per annum
