Legal Definitions - Per

Per

Per means through, by, or according to something. It can also mean for each or every.

1. Per the terms of the lease, the tenant paid the landlord every month.

2. The speed limit is 30 miles per hour.

In the first example, "per" is used to mean according to. The tenant paid the landlord every month as stated in the terms of the lease.

In the second example, "per" is used to mean for each or every. The speed limit is 30 miles for each hour of driving.