Uti possidetis

‖ [ 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 ]