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Susanne,世界顶尖法学院国际税法专业,擅长翻译各种与联邦税务纠纷相关的法律文件。