ad-hocracy
noun
ad-hoc·ra·cy
ˈad-ˈhäk-rə-sē,
-ˈhōk-;
ˈäd-ˈhōk-
plural -es
: a temporary organization or committee set up to accomplish a specific task
also : a system of government utilizing such organizations
Word History
Etymology
ad hoc entry 2 + -cracy
First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined above