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What is a modus?

What is a modus? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (law, obsolete) The arrangement of, or mode of expressing, the terms of a contract or conveyance.
  2. (law) 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, etc.
  3. (law) A fixed compensation or equivalent given instead of payment of tithes in kind, expressed in full by the phrase modus decimandi.
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Fun is the band's modus operandi as they try to infuse the crowd with a swirl of positivity.
To some extent, this reflected a standoff or even a temporary modus vivendi between the antagonists.
Despite divergences in perspectives, it did not follow that an amicable modus vivendi could not be accomplished.
Robustness was meant to ensure that an assertable conditional is fit for modus ponens.
The modus operandi in Africa shows how professional the execution of their plan was.
He realized early on that the idea of achieving a modus vivendi with the National Socialist dictatorship was out of the question.

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