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An ad hominem is a type of logical fallacy where an argument is rebutted by attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument, rather than addressing the substance of the argument itself. The term comes from Latin, meaning "to the person." For example, if someone argues that a particular policy should be enacted based on evidence and data, and the response is to criticize that person's past behavior or character (e.g.