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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Young’s average salary on the deal is $53 million per annum, paying him max money through his age 31 season. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Starting this year, Dirt Books will publish at least two titles per annum, with a focus on strong voices and unique perspectives. — Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026 Only two running backs – Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey – make more than that per annum now, which should tell you to try out for another position. — Kevin Sherrington feb. 21, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026 This contributes directly to the national target of reducing emissions by 278 million tons per annum by 2030. — Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026 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

Rhymes for per annum

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“Per annum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/per%20annum. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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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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