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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There is one wrinkle, he adds: The pro rata rule.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

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

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

The fund will be divided among the qualified claimants on a pro rata basis, depending on how much they were overcharged by the DWP.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023

I suppose the poultry and the sheep will be eaten, and something like a pro rata distribution of flour and meal ordered.

From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp