modus vivendi
noun
mo·dus vi·ven·di
ˌmō-dəs-vi-ˈven-dē
-ˌdī
plural modi vivendi
ˈmō-ˌdē-
ˈmō-ˌdī-
1
: a feasible arrangement or practical compromise
especially
: one that bypasses difficulties
2
: a manner of living : a way of life
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