ad hocism

noun ad hoc·ism \ ˈad-ˈhäk-ˌi-zəm , -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 ¹ad hoc) 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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First Known Use: 1956

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