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| vice [ vīss ] (plural vic·es) |
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1. immoral habit: an immoral or wicked habit or characteristic
 Lying is the least of her vices.
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2. depravity: immoral conduct
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3. prostitution, gambling, and drugs: criminal activity connected with prostitution and other sexual offenses, gambling, and illegal drugs
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often used before a noun
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4. mild failing in character: a mild failing or flaw in somebody's behavior or character
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5. fault in animal: a fault or undesirable habit in a horse or other domestic animal
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| [13th century. Via French< Latin vitium] |