'Uti possidetis' definitions:

Definition of 'Uti possidetis'

From: GCIDE
  • Uti possidetis \U`ti pos`si*de"tis\ [L., as you possess.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. (Internat. Law) The basis or principle of a treaty which leaves belligerents mutually in possession of what they have acquired by their arms during the war. --Brande & C. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Roman Law) A species of interdict granted to one who was in possession of an immovable thing, in order that he might be declared the legal possessor. --Burrill. [1913 Webster]