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ad hominem definition

ad· homi·nem (ad häm′ə nem′)

  1. appealing to prejudice and emotion rather than to reason
  2. attacking the character, motives, etc. of an opponent rather than debating the issue on logical grounds

Etymology: L, lit., to the man

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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