Abstract

Abstract The expression uti possidetis originates in Roman law, where it indicated an interdict by the praetor aimed at prohibiting any interference with the possession of immovable property acquired nec vi, nec clam, nec praecario (not by force, nor stealth, nor license). The purpose of uti possidetis was to temporarily assign a favourable position in the ownership action to the individual who possessed that property. In the context of the international law of war, uti possidetis initially (in the 17th century) described the situation on the ground after an armed conflict (see also → Armed Conflict, International).

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