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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The first known use of ad hocism was in 1956
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