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  2. Modus vivendi - Wikipedia

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    A "Modus vivendi" from the Kladderadatsch, 1878, to Leo XIII and Bismarck. Modus vivendi (plural modi vivendi ) is a Latin phrase that means "mode of living" or " way of life ". In international relations , it often is used to mean an arrangement or agreement that allows conflicting parties to coexist in peace.

  3. List of Latin phrases (M) - Wikipedia

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    modus operandi (M.O.) method of operating: Usually used to describe a criminal's methods. modus ponens: method of placing: Loosely "method of affirming", a logical rule of inference stating that from propositions if P then Q and P, then one can conclude Q. modus tollens: method of removing

  4. List of Latin phrases (full) - Wikipedia

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    In law, a de bene esse deposition is used to preserve the testimony of a witness who is expected not to be available to appear at trial and be cross-examined. de bonis asportatis: carrying goods away: In law, trespass de bonis asportatis was the traditional name for larceny, i.e., the unlawful theft of chattels (moveable goods). de dato: of the ...

  5. List of Latin abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    The meaning is distinct from "unanimously"; "nem. con." simply means that nobody voted against. Thus there may have been abstentions from the vote. [citation needed] no. numero (singular), nos. (plural) "number" Used as a common abbreviation for "number" in all forms of writing. op. cit. opere citato "(in) the work cited"

  6. Modus operandi - Wikipedia

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    A modus operandi (often shortened to M.O. or MO) is an individual's habits of working, particularly in the context of business or criminal investigations, but also generally. It is a Latin phrase, approximately translated as ' mode (or manner) of operating ' .

  7. Way of life - Wikipedia

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    Modus vivendi, a Latin phrase meaning way of life or way of living; The culture of a nation or tribe; Books. A Way of Life: Over Thirty Years of Blood, ...

  8. Quebec Agreement - Wikipedia

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    [138] [139] Like the Quebec Agreement it replaced, the modus vivendi was classified "Top Secret". [140] As the Cold War set in, enthusiasm in the United States for an alliance with Britain cooled as well. A September 1949 poll found that 72 per cent of Americans agreed that the United States should not "share our atomic energy secrets with ...

  9. List of Latin phrases (P) - Wikipedia

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    Legal term meaning "by the court", as in a per curiam decision: per definitionem: through the definition: Thus, "by definition" per diem (pd.) by day: Thus, "per day". A specific amount of money an organization allows an individual to spend per day, typically for travel expenses. per fas et nefas: through right or wrong: By fair means or foul ...