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vice (1)

vice [ vīss ] (plural vic·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. immoral habit: an immoral or wicked habit or characteristic
Lying is the least of her vices.

2. depravity: immoral conduct

3. prostitution, gambling, and drugs: criminal activity connected with prostitution and other sexual offenses, gambling, and illegal drugs ( often used before a noun )

4. mild failing in character: a mild failing or flaw in somebody's behavior or character

5. fault in animal: a fault or undesirable habit in a horse or other domestic animal

[13th century. Via French< Latin vitium]
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