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modus 
"way in which anything is done," 1648, from L., lit. "measure, manner" (see mode (1)). Esp. in modus operandi (1654) "way of doing or accomplishing" and modus vivendi (1879) "way of living or getting along."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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