/ ˌviːz ɑː ˈviː; NAmE / preposition (from French )
1.
in relation to :
Britain's role vis-à-vis the United States
2.
in comparison with :
It was felt that the company had an unfair advantage vis-à-vis smaller companies elsewhere.
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 18th cent.: French , literally face to face , from Old French vis face.