Language that gave us "ad hoc" (5)

I believe the answer is:

latin

(Other definitions for latin that I've seen before include "Classical language" , "language class" , "Old Roman language" , "ancient tongue" , "Language of the Caesars" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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