ad-hocracy

noun

ad-hoc·​ra·​cy

ˈad-ˈhäk-rə-sē,

-ˈhōk-;

ˈäd-ˈhōk-

plural -es

: a temporary organization or committee set up to accomplish a specific task

also : a system of government utilizing such organizations

Word History

Etymology

ad hoc entry 2 + -cracy

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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