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/ˈæd ˈhɒk kəˈmɪti/ · ad·hoc·com·mit·tee

noun

A temporary committee formed to address a particular issue or task and dissolved once its purpose is fulfilled. The university appointed an ad hoc committee to investigate the plagiarism allegations.
A committee assembled without formal standing, often on an as‑needed basis, to handle an unexpected problem. When the fire alarm malfunctioned, the school board quickly set up an ad hoc committee to oversee repairs.

Synonyms

special committee task force working group commission panel subcommittee ad hoc group temporary committee

Antonyms

standing committee permanent committee regular committee

Did you know? The U.S. Senate’s first ad hoc committee was created in 1913 to investigate the Panama Canal scandal, setting a precedent for temporary investigative bodies.

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ad hoc committee task force working group subcommittee commission

Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026