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Latin phrase

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Within Vinony's link graph, modus operandi is referenced by 780 other articles, and connects out to French, Latin and psychology.

Vinony files it under Criminal investigation, Criminology and Latin words and phrases.

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A modus operandi (often shortened to M.O., MO, or just modus; Latin pronunciation: [ˈmɔ.dʊs ɔ.pɛˈran.dɪ]) is an individual's habits of working, particularly in the context of business or criminal investigations, but also generally. It is a Latin phrase, approximately translated as 'mode (or manner) of operating'.

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