vice

1. A bad habit.

   Gluttony is a vice, not a virtue.

2. Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs.
3. A defect in the temper or behaviour of a horse, such as to make the animal dangerous, to injure its health, or to diminish its usefulness.

1. A mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise).
2. A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements.
3. A grip or grasp.
4. A winding or spiral staircase.

verb

To hold or squeeze with a vice, or as if with a vice.

noun

One who acts in place of a superior.

adjective

In place of; subordinate to; designating a person below another in rank

1. Instead of, in place of

   A. B. was appointed postmaster vice C. D. resigned.