Modus

[mәudәs]

Definition

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

(n.) 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.

(n.) A fixed compensation or equivalent given instead of payment of tithes in kind, expressed in full by the phrase modus decimandi.

Inputed by Jules

Definition

n. the way or style of expressing anything: a fixed payment instead of tithes: (law) a departure from or a modification of some general rule or form:—pl. Mō′dī.

Edited by Donnie