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Perfect Stranger Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Modus operandi

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Can modus operandi be used in reference to a company's methods of operating on the market?

For example:

We strongly believe that our modus operandi with support form various sectors of society will lead to further development [...]

I know that modus operandi can be used in reference to a criminal act but some dictionaries say that such a word can also be used in a business context.

Thanks
  

Top answer

Yes, you can say that. The term is not limited to criminal acts. from , not form.

— Clive

  • Yes, you can say that.
  • The term is not limited to criminal acts.
  • from , not form.
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Yes, you can say that. The term is not limited to criminal acts.

from, not form.
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Thanks Clive. Much appreciated. One more thing... Do you think I should use 'a' or 'the' in front of further development ?
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What's the entire sentence?
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We strongly believe that our modus operandi, with support from various sectors of society, will lead to further development and by the end of the 12th five-year plan period the Group will have established its position as a new type of general contractor enterprise with a reasonable product offer, optimized organization structure, effective modes of management and control and a larger operating
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Don't use any article.
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CliveDon't use any article.
Just out of curiosity... Clive, may I know why?

Thank you
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You're making a very general reference.
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