n. [ LL. prioratus: cf. F. priorat. ] The dignity, office, or government, of a prior. T. Warton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Prorated; p. pr. & vb. n. Prorating. ] [ From L. pro rata (sc. parte) according to a certain part, in proportion. ] To divide or distribute proportionally; to assess pro rata. [ U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]