modus-vivendi
mo·dus vi·ven·di
[moh-duhs vi-ven-dee, -dahy] noun
1.
manner of living; way of life; lifestyle.
2.
a temporary arrangement between persons or parties pending a settlement of matters in debate.
Origin:
1875–80; < Latin modus vivendī -mode of living
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modus vivendi (ˈməʊdəs vɪˈvɛndiː, -ˈvɛndaɪ)
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a working arrangement between conflicting interests; practical compromise
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modus vivendi [( moh -duhs vi- ven -dee, vi- ven -deye)]
A compromise between adversaries that allows them to get along temporarily.
From Latin, meaning a“method of living."
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