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Sat 3 Apr, 2004 10:57 pm
What is the difference between the two? My dictionary tells there is none (or deputy president just means that he/she is at a university). But I want to know a compound noun with which to depict "Temporary President" who is in charge of daily routin of President when the president is in hospital. Would you like to tell me?
oristarA - I think that the term that you are looking for is "acting president." That would refer to someone who has taken over the job for a temporary period of time, usually because the president is unable to perform his duties. Acting president could also refer to a person temporarily appointed to conduct the duties of the president, until a permanent individual can be appointed to the position.
Can you say "President regent"? Or is that only for royalty?
SCoates - Never heard that expression used in the US. Can't vouch for the rest of the world!
Another expression . . .
The use of the expression "pro tem" (pro tempore) "for the time being" was much in vogue some years ago. Not used so much today - though it's very correct. Thus, "President pro tem," Chairman pro tem, " etc.
I especially appreciate the one recommended by Phoenix.
Thank you all.
How about "interim president"? I hear this term all the time when refering to athletic coachs, college deans and directors, etc.
Sure Tideman, the interim president is also powerful.
CNN.com - Haiti's interim president sworn in - Mar 8, 2004
http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/americas/03/08/haiti.new.president.ap/
MSNBC - S. Korea interim president urges calm
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