Legal Definitions - tanquam interim dominus

tanquam interim dominus

When someone is referred to as tanquam interim dominus, it means that they are the temporary owner of something.

• John was given the keys to the house and was told he was tanquam interim dominus until the owner returned from vacation.
• The company appointed a new CEO as tanquam interim dominus while they searched for a permanent replacement.

These examples show how someone can be given temporary ownership or control over something until a permanent solution is found. In both cases, the individuals were given the responsibility to act as the owner for a limited time.