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Definition of Uti possidetis
1. Noun. (legal) The principle of a treaty which leaves belligerents mutually in possession of what they have acquired by force during the war. ¹
2. Noun. (legal 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Uti possidetis
1. 1. The basis or principle of a treaty which leaves belligerents mutually in possession of what they have acquired by their arms during the war. 2. 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. Origin: L, as you possess. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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