(logic) A type of fallacious argument in which the attempt is made to refute a theory or belief by discrediting the person(s) who advocate that theory or belief; an ad hominem argument.

An individual (often a lawyer) appointed to represent the best interests of a child or incapacitated person for the purpose of a legal procedure.

(rhetoric) A logical fallacy in which a statement is determined to be true or false based on whether it would be pleasant or desirable, rather than based on reality.

(rhetoric) An argument citing a dictionary definition as the proper and correct usage, and claiming that an excluded usage must be incorrect.

A fallacious argument asserting that a proposition is true because it has not yet been proven false, or vice versa.

An argument appealing to the common sense of humankind.

An argument appealing to the prejudices of the person addressed.

(law) A writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court.

plural of terminus ad quem

the latest possible date of a non-punctual event (period, era, etc.) / an objective or goal