pro rata

[proh rey-tuh, rah-] / proʊ ˈreɪ tə, ˈrɑ- /

ADVERB

in proportion

Synonyms

WEAK

according to the calculated share ad valorem correlatively in proportion proportionately prorate prorated respectively

Example Sentences

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Burdis says it is possible that redemption requests at some might exceed the threshold of 5% of assets, after which Blue Owl is allowed to only honor them partially, in a pro rata fashion.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

The insurers are assessed pro rata based on their market share.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

In that case, you’d only owe pro rata rent through the date when you vacate the unit and a landlord couldn’t charge you any fines or fees for terminating the lease.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024

Rugby is close to a national obsession in Fiji, with more than 80,000 registered players among a population of 900,000 - one of the highest in the world pro rata.

From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2022

All are bound to contribute their pro rata share for the support of the government.

From Monopolies and the People by Cloud, D. C.