Special-purpose and temporary (2,3)

I believe the answer is:

ad hoc

(Other definitions for ad hoc that I've seen before include "special operation" , "For a specific purpose - Latin expression" , "Latin notation - for a specific purpose" , "... without preparation" , "Done for a particular purpose only" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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