"appeal to motive" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: appeals to motive [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|appeals to motive}} appeal to motive (plural appeals to motive)
  1. (philosophy) A form of an ad hominem attack consisting of questioning someone's motives to dismiss their claim. Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-appeal_to_motive-en-noun-K449U39N Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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