modus operandi
/ˌmoʊdəs ˌɒpəˈrændi/
a method of operating or functioning; way of working
modus operandi in a sentence
“The detective recognized the criminal's modus operandi.”
Origin of modus operandi
Latin: modus manner/method + operandi of operating (gerund of operari to work)
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