Pro — Defs

01 prep. A Latin preposition signifying for, before, forth.

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A Latin preposition signifying for, before, forth.

Phrases & compounds

Pro confesso — taken as confessed. The action of a court of equity on that portion of the pleading in a particular case which the pleading on the other side does not deny.

Pro rata — In proportion; proportion.

Pro re nata — for the existing occasion; as matters are.

02 adv. For, on, or in behalf of, the affirmative side; -- in contrast with con.

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For, on, or in behalf of, the affirmative side; -- in contrast with con.

Phrases & compounds

Pro and con — for and against, on the affirmative and on the negative side; as, they debated the question pro and con; -- formerly used also as a verb.

Pros and cons — the arguments or reasons on either side.