pps

¹

1. pulse per second.

P.P.S.

²

or p.p.s.

abbreviation for

1. a second or additional postscript.

PPS

abbreviation for

1. parliamentary private secretary
2. Alsopps post postscriptum

Word History and Origins

Origin of pps¹

From Latin post postscrīptum

Word History and Origins

Origin of pps¹

(for sense 2) Latin: after postscript; additional postscript

Example Sentences

According to Catherine Kierans, McCartney's depravity was such that it was "one of the most distressing and prolific cases of child sexual abuse we have ever seen in the PPS".

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Gavin Barwell, who was Theresa May's chief of staff, said he and May's PPS were together responsible for "running the building" and keeping No 10 on track.

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The PPS said there had been “no undue delay by the PPS at any stage in this case” and that “sentencing is a matter for the trial judge”.

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The PPS told the BBC, "all the available evidence was carefully considered, and it was determined that this was insufficient to pass the test for prosecution".

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"The PPS told us our case did not have sufficient evidence to be taken further," she said.

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