modus vivendi /ˌmoʊdəsvɪˈvɛndi/ noun Learner's 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临时解决办法；临时协定；权宜之计 ◊ Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase that means “manner of living” in English.*modus vivendi是拉丁语，英语意为“生活方式”。