modus vivendi
/ˈməʊdʊsvɪˈvendiː/noun
(pl. modi vivendi /ˈməʊdɪ-/)[usu. in sing.]
1- an arrangement or agreement allowing conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, either indefinitely or until a final settlement is reached(冲突方之间的)临时和解; 妥协。
1.1
- a way of living生活方式。
词源
Latin, literally 'way of living'.