modus vivendi

Meanings

• noun

  A agreement or understanding reached between parties with conflicting interests, allowing them to live or work together in peace.

  - "The modus vivendi between the two neighboring countries allowed them to share a border without conflict."
  - "Despite their differences, the companies reached a modus vivendi that allowed them to collaborate on a new project."

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Variants

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modi vivendi , modus vivendi

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Etymology

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From Latin modus vivendi, 'way of living'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'modus vivendi' was first used in English during the late 15th century.

2. The term has its origins in Latin and was used extensively in Roman law.

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Related Concepts

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1. accommodation: Related concept: A compromise or adjustment that enables parties to work together despite their differences. Similar to modus vivendi but often implies a more permanent solution.

2. truce: Related concept: A temporary halt to hostilities between parties, often leading to the negotiation of a modus vivendi.

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Culture

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The term 'modus vivendi' has been used extensively in diplomacy and international relations to refer to agreements or understandings reached between conflicting parties.

How to Memorize "modus vivendi"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bridge or a bridge between two conflicting parties, symbolizing the agreement or understanding reached through a modus vivendi.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the idea of peaceful coexistence or compromise between parties with conflicting interests.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MV' to remember the term modus vivendi.

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