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modus-vivendi

mo·dus vi·ven·di
  
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[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.

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Origin: 
1875–80;  < Latin modus vivendī  -mode of living

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modus vivendi  (ˈʊdəs vɪˈvɛndiː, -ˈvɛndaɪ) 
n  , 

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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