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ad hocism

ad hoc·ism [ ad hók ìzzəm, ad hṓk ìzzəm ] or ad hock·er·y [ ad hókəree, ad hṓkəree ]


noun 
Definition:
 
quick decision-making: the making of decisions or the implementation of measures solely in response to a specific situation or problem, without considering wider or longer-term issues ( disapproving )

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