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vicarious [vɪ'keərɪəs](a) (indirect, second-hand → feeling, pride, enjoyment) indirect, par procuration ou contrecoup;∎ to lead a vicarious existence vivre par procuration;∎ they got vicarious satisfaction from their son's success le succès de leur fils les a satisfaits par procuration(c) (power, authority) délégué(d) Physiology vicariant►► Religion vicarious sacrifice le sacrifice du Christ mort pour racheter les hommes
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