Definitions

1. noun

A plural noun referring to things being lived, especially in the phrase ‘in vivendi’ in law, which means the continuation of an existing situation, often with slight modifications.

“The court ruled that the new law would be implemented in vivo, but the company was allowed to continue operating under the old regulations in vivendi.”

2. verb

A verb form of ‘vivendi’, which means to live or continue to live in a certain situation.

“The family had to vivendi in the old house until they could afford a new one.”