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Each of the underlined premises can be taken as an unacceptable premise in an argument. In each case, identify the condition of premise unacceptability

Premise: Most people dislike quitters

Conclusion: Therefore, I shouldn’t quit smoking

I`m having trouble with this question, if someone could help it would be much appreciated, thanks

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The word "quitters" is ambiguous, so the premise is unacceptable.

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