per annum

adverb

per an·​num (ˌ)pər-ˈa-nəm How to pronounce per annum (audio)
: in or for each year

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Binah Capital's Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock carries a cumulative dividend at a rate of 9% per annum. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 When completed, the facility can produce 1.2 million metric tonnes per annum. Ian Sayson, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The Canadian B2Gold, for example, is investing heavily in further exploration and development, planning to produce about 600,000 ounces of additional gold per annum soon. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 In Australia would generate around $60m per annum to contribute to the running of the system. David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for per annum 

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of per annum was in 1531

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“Per annum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/per%20annum. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

per annum

adverb
per an·​num (ˌ)pər-ˈan-əm How to pronounce per annum (audio)
: in or for each year : annually

Legal Definition

per annum

adverb
per an·​num pər-ˈa-nəm How to pronounce per annum (audio)
: in or for each year
interest of six percent per annum
Etymology

Medieval Latin

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