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What (who) is modus vivendi - definition

AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THOSE WHOSE OPINIONS DIFFER, SUCH THAT THEY AGREE TO DISAGREE

Modus Vivendi; Modi vivendi

Modus vivendi

·add. ·- Mods, or manner, of living; hence, a temporary arrangement of affairs until disputed matters can be settled.

modus vivendi

A modus vivendi is an arrangement which allows people who have different attitudes to live or work together. (FORMAL)

After 1940, a modus vivendi between church and state was achieved.

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Modus vivendi

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modus_vivendi

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Modus vivendi

Modus vivendi (plural modi vivendi) is a Latin phrase that means "mode of living" or "way of life". It often is used to mean an arrangement or agreement that allows conflicting parties to coexist in peace. In science, it is used to describe lifestyles.

Modus means "mode", "way", "method", or "manner". Vivendi means "of living". The phrase is often used to describe informal and temporary arrangements in political affairs. For example, if two sides reach a modus vivendi regarding disputed territories, despite political, historical or cultural incompatibilities, an accommodation of their respective differences is established for the sake of contingency.

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.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modus vivendi

Examples of use of modus vivendi

1. But Putin apparently reached some sort of modus vivendi with the criminal world.

2. The truce, which he pushed, has not stabilized a modus vivendi with Hamas like that with Hezbollah in the north.

3. Similarly, the Romans and the Jews did seem to have a modus vivendi of some sorts, but it fell apart.

4. There are social and cultural affinities, and we have found a modus vivendi with Iran since we concluded a peace agreement in 163'," he said.

5. This means, above all, finding a modus vivendi between different beliefs and values in the world as a whole and within countries.