Vice
Definition of Vice
Pronunciation: vīs n. | 1. | A defect; a fault; an error; a blemish; an imperfection; as, the vices of a political constitution; the vices of a horse. | | 2. | A moral fault or failing; especially, immoral conduct or habit, as in the indulgence of degrading appetites; customary deviation in a single respect, or in general, from a right standard, implying a defect of natural character, or the result of training and habits; a harmful custom; immorality; depravity; wickedness; as, a life of vice; the vice of intemperance. | | 3. | The buffoon of the old English moralities, or moral dramas, having the name sometimes of one vice, sometimes of another, or of Vice itself; - called also Iniquity. | | 1. | (Mech.) A kind of instrument for holding work, as in filing. Same as Vise. | | 2. | A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements. | | 3. | A gripe or grasp. | v. t. | 1. | To hold or squeeze with a vice, or as if with a vice. | prep. | 1. | In the place of; in the stead; as, A. B. was appointed postmaster vice C. D. resigned. | a. | 1. | Denoting one who in certain cases may assume the office or duties of a superior; designating an officer or an office that is second in rank or authority; as, vice president; vice agent; vice consul, etc. |
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