Noun: modus vivendi 'mow-dus wee'wen-dee
- A temporary accommodation of a disagreement between parties pending a permanent settlement
"The two countries established a modus vivendi to ease tensions"; "The divorced couple agreed on a modus vivendi regarding child custody"
- A manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
"Her minimalist modus vivendi was reflected in her sparsely furnished apartment";
- lifestyle
Type of: accommodation, fashion, manner, mode, style, way
Encyclopedia: Modus vivendi