"uti possidetis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Latin [Term?] (literally “as you possess”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|lit=as you possess}} Latin [Term?] (literally “as you possess”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?|nolinkhead=1}} uti possidetis
  1. (law) The principle of a treaty which leaves belligerents mutually in possession of what they have acquired by force during the war. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-uti_possidetis-en-noun-mBk08tXF Topics: law
  2. (law, historical, Ancient Rome) 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. Tags: Ancient-Rome, historical Categories (topical): Ancient Rome, Law
    Sense id: en-uti_possidetis-en-noun-sZWeEr8b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 70 Topics: law

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