modus vivendi
US /ˌmoʊdəs vɪˈvɛndi/
UK /ˌmoʊdəs vɪˈvɛndi/
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modus vivendi, acuerdo de convivencia
an arrangement or agreement allowing conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, either indefinitely or until a more permanent settlement is reached
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The two rival factions established a modus vivendi to avoid further conflict.
Las dos facciones rivales establecieron un modus vivendi para evitar más conflictos.
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Despite their differences, they found a practical modus vivendi.
A pesar de sus diferencias, encontraron un modus vivendi práctico.