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Modus vivendi is a Latin
Latin

Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
 phrase signifying an agreement between those whose opinions differ, such that they agree to disagree
Agree to disagree

Agree to disagree or "wiktionary:agreeing to wiktionary:disagree" is a phrase in English language referring to the resolution of a conflict whereby all parties tolerate but do not wiktionary:accept#Verb the opposing position....
.

Modus means mode, way. Vivendi means of living. Together, way of living, implies an accommodation between disputing parties to allow life to go on. It usually describes informal and temporary arrangements in political affairs. For example, where two sides reach a modus vivendi regarding disputed territories, despite political, historical or cultural incompatibilities, an accommodation of their respective differences is established for the sake of contingency.






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Modus vivendi is a Latin
Latin

Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
 phrase signifying an agreement between those whose opinions differ, such that they agree to disagree
Agree to disagree

Agree to disagree or "wiktionary:agreeing to wiktionary:disagree" is a phrase in English language referring to the resolution of a conflict whereby all parties tolerate but do not wiktionary:accept#Verb the opposing position....
.

Modus means mode, way. Vivendi means of living. Together, way of living, implies an accommodation between disputing parties to allow life to go on. It usually describes informal and temporary arrangements in political affairs. For example, where two sides reach a modus vivendi regarding disputed territories, despite political, historical or cultural incompatibilities, an accommodation of their respective differences is established for the sake of contingency. This sense of the term has been used as a keystone in the political philosophy of John Gray.

Diplomatically, a modus vivendi is an instrument for establishing an international accord of a temporary or provisional nature, intended to be replaced by a more substantial and thorough agreement, such as a treaty
Treaty

A Treaty is an agreement under international law entered into by actors in international law, namely states and international organizations. A Treaty may also be known as: agreement, protocol, covenant, convention, exchange of letters, etc....
. It is usually fashioned informally, and so never requires legislative ratification
Ratification

Ratification is the act of approving and paying for supplies or services provided to and accepted by the government as a result of an unauthorized commitment....
. Typically armistice
Armistice

An armistice is a situation in a war where the warring parties agree to stop fighting. It is not necessarily the end of a war, but may be just a cessation of hostilities while an attempt is made to negotiate a lasting peace....
s and instruments of surrender
Surrender (military)

Surrender is when soldiers, nations or other combatants stop fighting and become prisoners of war, either as individuals or when ordered to by their commissioned officers....
 are modi vivendi.

Major Component in Taiwan Diplomatic Strategy

Modus vivendi is a key component to Taiwan president Ma Ying Jeou's diplomatic strategy for revived cross-Strait relations and international recognition [1].

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