vice

noun | \ ˈvīs \

1. : a moral fault or failing

2. : defect

3. : immoral activity (as prostitution)

preposition | \ ˈvīs, ˈvī-sē \

1. : in the place of I will preside, vice the absent chairman; also : rather than : rather than

prefix

1. : one that takes the place of vice-chancellor