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Ad hoc

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000346

A Latin phrase meaning 'for this purpose only,' referring to something created or done for a specific, immediate situation or task. In criminal law, an ad hoc committee or ruling might be established to address a particular issue without setting a broader precedent. It implies a temporary and specialized nature.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-000346
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000346",
  "term": "Ad hoc",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A Latin phrase meaning 'for this purpose only,' referring to something created or done for a specific, immediate situation or task. In criminal law, an ad hoc committee or ruling might be established to address a particular issue without setting a broader precedent. It implies a temporary and specialized nature.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/ad-hoc/"
}

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