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   modus vivendi

   /ˌməʊdəs vɪˈvɛndiː/

   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"
   • ▪ a way of living: "the Christian faith and its implications for a modus vivendi"

   Word Origin Latin, literally ‘way of living’.

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   How to use modus vivendi in a sentence. a feasible arrangement or practical compromise; especially : one that bypasses difficulties; a manner of living : a way of life… See the full definition

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   MODUS VIVENDI definition: 1. an arrangement allowing people or groups of people who have different opinions or beliefs to…. Learn more.

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   Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase that means "mode of living" or "way of life". In international relations, it often is used to mean an arrangement or agreement that allows conflicting parties to coexist in peace.

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   Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase meaning a way of living or a practical compromise. Learn how to use it in different contexts with Collins Dictionary, which provides synonyms, pronunciation, grammar and usage examples.

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   The earliest known use of the noun modus vivendi is in the 1840s. OED's earliest evidence for modus vivendi is from 1847, in the Morning Post (London). modus vivendi is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin modus vīvendī. See etymology.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of MODUS VIVENDI. [singular] formal. : an arrangement that helps people, groups, or countries work together peacefully even though they do not agree with each other. The two nations developed a modus vivendi in order to avoid war. Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase that means “manner of living” in English.

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   What is a modus vivendi?

   • A modus vivendi is an arrangement which allows people who have different attitudes to live or work together. After 1940, a modus vivendi between church and state was achieved. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   When was modus vivendi first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun modus vivendi is in the 1840s. OED's earliest evidence for modus vivendi is from 1847, in the Morning Post (London). modus vivendi is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin modus vīvendī. modus, n.

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   Why did the two countries develop a modus vivendi?

   • The two nations developed a modus vivendi in order to avoid war. ◊ Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase that means “manner of living” in English.

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   What is a modus vivendi in diplomacy?

   • 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.

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   Why did the United States develop a modus vivendi?

   • The two nations developed a modus vivendi in order to avoid war. Recent Examples on the Web On the contrary, to get to a modus vivendi the United States will need to improve deterrence, which will involve more than just issuing threats and bolstering military capabilities.

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   What is Portage's modus vivendi?

   • Her modus vivendi is that of the appearance of her existence once it has been emptied of the content of her reality. Portage presents an artistic vision to protect against confusion and despair by establishing a modus vivendi between the eternal moral opposites.

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