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What does the word "pace" mean here? I know it's a Latin word which originally means "sorry". (Or something to that effect?) Does it have the similar usage like "with due respect", namely it's applied to politely express a dissenting opinion? By the by, how to pronounce the word here? Should it be pronounced just as the normal English word pace or in a Latin way?
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In common English, "pace" means the rate of speed and is a noun.
It's uncommonly used as preposition (in your example), where it takes the modern Italian pronunciation: pah-chay. It literally means "peace". It means you politely disagree with the other person. "Sorry, Bill! Take a chill pill."
You really wouldn't use it unless you were speaking in a purely literary or oratory sense.
It's uncommonly used as preposition (in your example), where it takes the modern Italian pronunciation: pah-chay. It literally means "peace". It means you politely disagree with the other person. "Sorry, Bill! Take a chill pill."
You really wouldn't use it unless you were speaking in a purely literary or oratory sense.
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