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ad hocism
noun
ad hoc·ismˈad-ˈhäk-ˌi-zəm 
-ˈhōk-;
ˈäd-ˈhōk-
:a policy or method characterized by actions or decisions chosen to suit or fulfill immediate needs or goals:an ad hoc (seead hocentry 1) approach to dealing with problems or resolving issues
But the Supreme Court should use specific cases to lay down discernible principles that deter judicialad hocism.—
Rocky Mountain News, 4 July 1996
Rocky Mountain News, 4 July 1996Word History
Etymology
First Known Use
1956, in the meaning definedabove
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“Ad hocism.”Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ad%20hocism. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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