ad hockery

American

[ad hok-uh-ree] / æd ˈhɒk ə ri /

Also ad hocism or ad hocery

noun

reliance on temporary solutions rather than on consistent, long-term plans.

Etymology

Origin of ad hockery

First recorded in 1890–1900; ad hoc + -ery

Example Sentences

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If Gorbachev disappeared from the scene this week, his accomplishment would qualify as more than crisis management and ad hockery.

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