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    Mo·dus vi·ven·di
    /ˈmōdəs vəˈvendē/

    noun

    • 1. an arrangement or agreement allowing conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, either indefinitely or until a final settlement is reached: "the two states have with difficulty reached a modus vivendi, though hardly friendship"
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  3. Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase meaning a manner of living or a way of life. It can also refer to a feasible arrangement or practical compromise, especially in international relations.

  4. Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase meaning an arrangement allowing people or groups of people who have different opinions or beliefs to work or live together. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and translations with Cambridge Dictionary.

  5. In diplomacy, a modus vivendi is an instrument for establishing an international accord of a temporary or provisional nature, intended to be replaced by a more substantial and thorough agreement, such as a treaty. Armistices and instruments of surrender are intended to achieve a modus vivendi.

  6. A compromise between adversaries that allows them to get along temporarily: “During the separation, my parents adopted a modus vivendi that enabled them to tolerate each other.” From Latin, meaning a “method of living.”

  7. Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase meaning an arrangement allowing people or groups of people who have different opinions or beliefs to work or live together. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and translations with Cambridge Dictionary.

  8. Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase meaning an arrangement that allows people or groups with different opinions or ideas to live or work together without conflict. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find synonyms and related topics.

  9. Jun 14, 2024 · Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase meaning way of living or way of getting along. It can refer to an arrangement that allows people with different attitudes to coexist or a temporary compromise in a dispute.

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