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ad hoc
ad hoc committee
ad hocism
ad hominem
ad impression
ad infinitum
ad interim
ad lib
ad-lib
ad libitum
ad litem
ad nauseam
ad rem
ad rotation
ad space
ad val.
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ad lib
ad lib [ àd líb ]


adjective,

adverb 
Definition:
 
1. off cuff: without any advance preparation
2. music 
Same as  ad libitum
[Early 19th century. Shortening of ad libitum]
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