Meaning Of The Word Ad hoc

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ad hoc
An ad hoc activity or organization is done or formed only because a situation has made it necessary and is not planned in advance.

ad hoc in American English
for a special case only, without general application
adjective: concerned or dealing with a specific subject, purpose, or end
adverb: for the special purpose or end presently under consideration

ad hoc in British English
for a particular purpose only; lacking generality or justification

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