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ad-hoc·ra·cy | \ ˈad-ˈhäk-rə-sē, -ˈhōk-; ˈäd-ˈhōk- \
plural -es
Definition of ad-hocracy
: a temporary organization or committee set up to accomplish a specific task also : a system of government utilizing such organizations
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The first known use of ad-hocracy was in 1966
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