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noun
The principle of a treaty which leaves belligerents mutually in possession of the acquisitions they have gained by force during the war.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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Antonyms: status quo ante bellum
noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ancient-Rome, historical
Topics: law
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History
From the Latin phrase uti possidetis, ita possideatis, literally as you possess, so you shall possess.
