argumentum ad hominem

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An irrelevant attack upon a person to deflect the argument from the facts and reasons
Latin Personal attacks on a speaker's abilities or character rather than a logical analysis of the ideas being put forth by that speaker It is only considered acceptable in debate when that speaker is seeking to hold an office
the use of name-calling in an argument
argumentum ad hominem