ad hominem

ad hominem
/ahd hoh"mi nem'/; Eng. /ad hom"euh neuhm/, Latin.
1. appealing to one's prejudices, emotions, or special interests rather than to one's intellect or reason.
2. attacking an opponent's character rather than answering his argument.
[lit., to the man]

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