Vice

A fault, flaw, defect, or imperfection. Immoral conduct, practice, or habit.

In CIVIL LAW, redhibitory vices are defects or flaws in the subject matter of a sale that entitle the buyer to return the item and recover the purchase price.

A vice crime is any type of immoral and illegal activity, such as prostitution, the sale of DRUGS AND NARCOTICS, and gambling.