uti possidetis

[ yoo-tahy pos-i-dee-tis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, International Law.

the principle that vests in either of the belligerents at the end of a war all territory actually occupied and controlled by them.

uti possidetis

/ ˈjuːtaɪ ˌpɒsɪˈdiːtɪs /

international law the rule that territory and other property remains in the hands of the belligerent state actually in possession at the end of a war unless otherwise provided for by treaty

From Latin utī possidētis literally, “as you possess, as you hold”

from Latin, literally: as you possess

Nominally a truce for 25 years on the uti possidetis basis, Peace of Karlowitz.

No uti possidetis conveys any legitimate title, except on the condition of wise administration and mutual benefit.

The uti possidetis as regards territorial possession was recognized.

Then, if this reasoning be true, why stipulate for the uti possidetis?

The two powers despatched a joint note to Great Britain inviting her to make peace, on the principle of uti possidetis.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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