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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vice-, prefix. [Vice n.3] In place of, in the absence of. In combs. placed before the title of an officer, etc. e.g. Vice-admiral(l n., Vice-chancellar(e n., Vice-rector n. qq.v. for examples.
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