pro hac vice

American  

[proh hahk vee-chey, vee-key, vahy-see] / ˈproʊ ˈhɑk ˈvi tʃeɪ, ˈvi keɪ, ˈvaɪ si /

adverb

Latin.

1. for this (one) occasion: used when an attorney is added to a legal proceeding occurring in a jurisdiction in which the attorney is not licensed.

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Etymology

Origin of pro hac vice

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin, equivalent to prō + hāc, ablative singular feminine of hic “this” + vice “change, alternation, time”; see pro- ¹ ( def. ), vice ³ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The motions — called pro hac vice, which means “for this occasion” in Latin — are regularly granted.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2021

Avenatti had been seeking to be admitted pro hac vice to the proceedings.

From Slate • May 30, 2018

I cannot but think it a case of instinct, which, acting before conscience, pro hac vice supersedes it.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 by Various

Down they sat, and he who I suppose was constituted their captain pro hac vice, accosted me with great civility, and asked me if I would honour them with my company to supper.

From Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences by Hayward, Arthur L.

This case attracted immense comment, and in the Constitution of 1877 a provision was made, growing out of this incident, providing for the appointment of judges pro hac vice.

From Robert Toombs Statesman, Speaker, Soldier, Sage by Stovall, Pleasant A.