ad-hocracy

noun

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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