# modus vs mores

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### modus
*noun · IPA /ˈməʊdəs/ · frequency rank #31,659*
The arrangement of, or mode of expressing, the terms of a contract or conveyance.

### mores
*noun · IPA /ˈmɔːɹeɪz/ · frequency rank #36,254*
A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws.

## Source
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