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per diem
Definitions
(Noun) an amount of money to live on while working away from homeUsage: The company paid me $40 a day per diem while working last week in Austin.
(Adjective) daily allowance. amount given daily for expenditures
Usage: John's per diem expenses while traveling is $5.00
(Noun) daily payment to workers to cover expenses such as food while they are traveling on business
Usage: They gave me $35 per diem for food, but there were no good restaurants near the convention center.
(Noun) A daily allowance, as used in business; a set budget given each day for food, travel and lodging, such as on a business trip
Pay for work performed without benefits or full time employment.
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