modus operandi: Meaning and Definition of

mo•dus op•e•ran•di

Pronunciation: (mō'dus op"u-ran'dē, -dī Lat. mō'd&oomacrs ō"pe-rän'dē), [key]
— pl. mo•di op•e•ran•di
  1. mode of operating or working.
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