ad hoc

adjective

Definition

› happening or existing only for a particular purpose and not previously planned: Cooperation is often on an ad hoc basis and relies on personal contacts between individuals. an ad hoc committee

(Definition of ad hoc adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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