"Vicarious" is a word in ENGLISH
Acting as a substitute; -- said of abnormal action
which replaces a suppressed normal function; as, vicarious hemorrhage
replacing menstruation.
Performed of suffered in the place of another;
substituted; as, a vicarious sacrifice; vicarious punishment.
Acting of suffering for another; as, a vicarious
agent or officer.
Of or pertaining to a vicar, substitute, or deputy;
deputed; delegated; as, vicarious power or authority.
I know you are afraid you are afraid to get hurt again. But I also know that you are not meant to grieve forever.
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The couple was dining out when the wife noticed a familiar face at the bar. "Elliot," she said, pointing "do you see that man downing bourbon at the bar?"The husband looked over and nodded. "Well," the woman continued, "he's been drinking like that for 10 years, ever since I jilted him!"The husband returned to his meal. "Nonsense," he said, "even that's not worth so much celebrating!"
As used in legal phrases, thls word means attributed vicariously; that is, an act, fact, or quality ls said to …
Read the complete definition1. A deputy; substi* tute; an officer who supplies the place of another; one acting by vicarious authority. Etymologically, one …
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