Definition of Modus

1. n. The arrangement of, or mode of expressing, the terms of a contract or conveyance.

Definition of Modus

1. a mode [n -DI] - See also: mode

Medical Definition of Modus

1. Origin: L. See Mode. 1. The arrangement of, or mode of expressing, the terms of a contract or conveyance. 2. A qualification involving the idea of variation or departure from some general rule or form, in the way of either restriction or enlargement, according to the circumstances of the case, as in the will of a donor, an agreement between parties, and the like. 3. A fixed compensation or equivalent given instead of payment of tithes in kind, expressed in full by the phrase modus decimandi. "They, from time immemorial, had paid a modus, or composition." (Landor) Modus operandi [L], manner of operating. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Modus

modulation transfer function
modulator
modulator
modulators
modulatory
module
modules
moduli
modulo
modulus
modulus
modulus of elasticity
modulus of elasticity
modulus of rigidity
modus (current term)
modus (current term)
modus operandi
modus vivendi
mod con
moe
Moehringia
Moehringia lateriflora
Moehringia mucosa
Moeller's glossitis
Moeller's glossitis
Moeller's grass bacillus
moellon
moellons
moer
moered

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