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preposition/ˈpɑːkeɪ/, /ˈpɑːtʃeɪ/, /ˈpeɪsi/
/ˈpɑːkeɪ/, /ˈpɑːtʃeɪ/, /ˈpeɪsi/
(from Latin, formal)- used before a person’s name to politely disagree with what they have said
- The evidence suggests, pace Professor Jones, that… (= Professor Jones has a different opinion).
Word OriginLatin, literally ‘in peace’, ablative of pax, as in pace tua ‘by your leave’.Want to learn more?
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