n.
Pronunciation: ' p ā -( ˌ )s ē ; ' pä-( ˌ )ch ā , -( ˌ )k ā
Function: preposition
Etymology: Latin, ablative of pac-, pax peace, permission ― more at PACT
Date: 1863
: contrary to the opinion of ― usually used as an expression of deference to someone's contrary opinion ― usually italic <easiness is a virtue in grammar, pace old-fashioned grammarians ― Philip Howard>