modus vivendi
phrase | /modus vivendi/
an arrangement allowing conflicting parties to coexist; a temporary compromise
Literal meaning:
"mode of living"
modus vivendi
phrase | /modus vivendi/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinHARDan arrangement allowing conflicting parties to coexist; a temporary compromise
Literal meaning:
"mode of living"
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Examples
"After negotiations they reached a modus vivendi to keep operations running."
"They accepted a modus vivendi until a permanent agreement could be drafted."
Mnemonic Trick
Modus = method, vivendi = of living → workable compromise/way of life
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