Meaning & use
annum
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A year, used especially in expressions describing something that happens or is measured yearly.
See it in a sentence
The account pays five percent interest per annum.
The company reports its earnings per annum to shareholders.
A note on using this word
Almost always appears in the fixed Latin phrase 'per annum,' meaning 'each year,' particularly in financial and legal writing.
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