pace
3pa·ce
prep\ˈpā-(ˌ)sē; ˈpä-(ˌ)chā, -(ˌ)kā\
Definition of PACE
: contrary to the opinion of —usually used as an expression of deference to someone's contrary opinion —usually ital. <easiness is a virtue in grammar, pace old-fashioned grammarians — Philip Howard>
Origin of PACE
Latin, abl. of pac-, pax peace, permission — more at pact
First Known Use: 1863
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