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vice2

Pronunciation: /ˈvʌɪsi/
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Definition of vice

preposition

  • as a substitute for:the letter was drafted by David Hunt, vice Bevin who was ill

Origin:

Latin, ablative of vic- 'change'

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When used to mean 'a tool used to hold something in place', vice is spelled vise in American English.

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