vice

vice (vIs), n.

1. A moral failing; an ethical fault.

2. Wickedness; corruption.

3. Broadly, any defect or failing.

vice (vI-see orvI-s[schwa]), prep. In the place of; in the stead of. • As a prefix, vice- (vIs) denotes one who takes the place of.

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双语律师李明，国际知名法学院法律专业，擅长翻译各类与政府监管相关的法律文件。