modus vacandiglossary / MODUS VACANDI modus vacandi (moh-d[schwa]s v[schwa]-kan-dI). [Law Latin] Hist. The manner of vacating. • This term was often used in determining the circumstances under which a vassal surrendered an estate to a lord. 词条贡献者 译者Virginia,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,擅长翻译各种与私募股权融资相关的法律文件。