ad hoc·ism
| \ ˈad-ˈhäk-ˌi-zəm
, -ˈhōk-; ˈäd-ˈhōk- \
, -ˈhōk-; ˈäd-ˈhōk- \
Definition of ad hocism
: a policy or method characterized by actions or decisions chosen to suit or fulfill immediate needs or goals : an ad hoc (see ad hoc entry 1) approach to dealing with problems or resolving issues
But the Supreme Court should use specific cases to lay down discernible principles that deter judicial ad hocism.— Rocky Mountain News, 4 July 1996
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“Ad hocism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ad%20hocism. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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