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Meaning of "uti possidetis" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD UTI POSSIDETIS

From Latin, literally: as you possess.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF UTI POSSIDETIS

ˈjuːtaɪ ˌpɒsɪˈdiːtɪs


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UTI POSSIDETIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Uti possidetis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES UTI POSSIDETIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Uti possidetis

Uti possidetis is a principle in international law that territory and other property remains with its possessor at the end of a conflict, unless otherwise provided for by treaty; if such a treaty does not include conditions regarding the possession of property and territory taken during the war, then the principle of uti possidetis will prevail. Originating in Roman law, the phrase is derived from the Latin expression uti possidetis, ita possideatis, meaning "may you continue to possess such as you do possess". This principle enables a belligerent party to claim territory that it has acquired by war. In the early 17th century, the term was used by England's James I to state that while he recognized the existence of Spanish authority in those regions of the Western Hemisphere where Spain exercised effective control, he refused to recognize Spanish claims to exclusive possession of all territory west of longitude 46° 37' W under the Treaty of Tordesillas.

Definition of uti possidetis in the English dictionary

The definition of uti possidetis in the dictionary is 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.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UTI POSSIDETIS

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UTI POSSIDETIS

utile · utilidor · utilisable · utiliser · utilitarian · utilitarianise · utilitarianism · utilitarianize · utilities · utility · utility company · utility function · utility man · utility player · utility program · utility room · utility software · utility truck

WORDS THAT END LIKE UTI POSSIDETIS

Arietis · arthritis · Atlantis · bronchitis · clematis · colitis · Depretis · dermatitis · gastritis · hepatitis · in loco parentis · lymphangitis · mantis · meningitis · osteoarthritis · osteomyelitis · otitis · rheumatoid arthritis · sinusitis · testis

Synonyms and antonyms of uti possidetis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «uti possidetis» into 25 languages

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The translations of uti possidetis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «uti possidetis» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

UTI地保
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

uti possidetis
570 millions of speakers
en

English

uti possidetis
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

यूटीआई possidetis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مبدأ الحيازة الجارية
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

ИМП POSSIDETIS
278 millions of speakers
pt

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uti possidetis
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ব্যবহার করা যায়
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

l´uti possidetis
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Uti possidetis
190 millions of speakers
de

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uti possidetis
180 millions of speakers
ja

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UTI possidetis
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

요로 possidetis
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Uti possidetis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

possidetis uti
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

உத்தேசம்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

वापरली जाऊ शकते
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Uti possidetis
70 millions of speakers
it

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possidetis uti
65 millions of speakers
pl

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UTI possidetis
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

ІМП POSSIDETIS
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

possidetis UTI
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

uti possidetis
15 millions of speakers
af

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uti possidetis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

UTI possidetis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

UVI possidetis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of uti possidetis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UTI POSSIDETIS»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about uti possidetis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UTI POSSIDETIS»

Discover the use of uti possidetis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to uti possidetis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Determining Boundaries in a Conflicted World: The Role of ...
In Determining Boundaries in a Conflicted World Suzanne Lalonde examines the origins of the uti possidetis principle, its evolution and colonial roots as well as more recent applications, to determine whether it merits the overriding ...
Suzanne Lalonde, 2002
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Costa Rica-Panama Arbitration: Memorandum on Uti Possidetis
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John Bassett Moore, 2008
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The Uti Possidetis, and Status Quo: a Political Satire [on ...
THE UTI POSSIDETIS,~ AND STATUS @110. 1 YE Ministers of Britain's State, ' Form'd of all talent, good zind great, Like GROTlUS vers'd in treaties; ' What, thbugh abroad ye marr'd the scene, Tell us what 'tis~at home you mean By th' uti  ...
‎1807
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International Law and the Protection of Namibia's ...
Further, it stated that uti possidetis 'is not a special rule which pertains solely to one specific system of international law. It is a general principle, which is logically connected with the phenomenon of the obtaining of independence, wherever it ...
S. Akweenda, 1997
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Summaries of Judgments, Advisory Opinions, and Orders of the ...
In 1821, upon succeeding to independence, the Republic of Honduras and the Republic of Nicaragua freely accepted the uti possidetis juris principle, which had been formulated a few years earlier as an objective criterion to facilitate the ...
‎2009
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Unlawful Territorial Situations in International Law: ...
principle The second important limitation of the role that effectiveness can play in determining territorial sovereignty is that of uti possidetis. As stated by Shaw 'uti possidetis is not essentially a factual question, although dependant upon the ...
Enrico Milano, 2006
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The Amazon from an International Law Perspective
As asserted by the Chamber of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Burkina Faso–Mali case, the obvious purpose of the uti possidetis was precisely to “prevent the independence and stability of States being endangered by fratricidal ...
Beatriz Garcia, 2011
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International Frontiers and Boundaries: Law, Politics and ...
The overriding importance of the need for stability in international relations has been confirmed in recent jurisprudence of international tribunals to the effect that uti possidetis cannot be 'ousted' by the principle of self-determination. This is so ...
J. R. John Robert Victor Prescott, Gillian Gillian Doreen Triggs, 2008
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Sovereignty and Diversity
Uti Possidetis Principle In Latin America, the declared principle was respect for the Spanish administrative divisions existing at the time of independence. References to Spanish territorial units in early instruments represented the application of ...
Miodrag Jovanović, Kristin Henrard, 2008
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Secession: International Law Perspectives
As already happened during the decolonisation period, the resort to uti possidetis represents a 'solution de sagesse\M which facilitates the channelling of these processes defending collective security. An important distinction must be drawn ...
Marcelo G. Kohen, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UTI POSSIDETIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term uti possidetis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Un amigo del Esequibo..”Uti Possidetis, es un artilugio capitalista, la …
Red Bolivariana. Un amigo del Esequibo..”Uti Possidetis, es un artilugio capitalista, la tierra es de quien la trabaja”. Por: Pedro Patiño | Jueves, 23/07/2015 ... «Aporrea, Jul 15»
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Venezuela: Could Guyana Be Maduro's Falklands?
It was in South America that the international legal principle of uti possidetis juris was born: when a new nation arises, it keeps the same borders it had before ... «Worldcrunch, Jul 15»
3
West Philippine Sea; Sabah and effectivites
The principle of “uti possidetis” has been invariably applied on South America, Africa, and other regions where centralized governments were broken up or ... «The Manila Times, Jun 15»
4
¿Tiene Argentina derechos sobre las Islas Malvinas?
A) Uti possidetis juris: esta doctrina se basa en la expresión del derecho romano “como poséis seguiréis poseyendo”. Se constituyó en el principal argumento ... «PanAm Post, May 15»
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CBCP chief: Don't silence groups excluded from BBL
“In fact, international law has rejected this approach altogether by the doctrine of uti possidetis…in respect to the drawing of boundaries, they stay as they are ... «Vatican Radio, Apr 15»
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Revisiting the right of self-determination
A principle of international law known as uti possidetis juris supports this result. In the interest of international stability, the colonial boundaries of emerging states ... «Inquirer.net, Mar 15»
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How the Badinter Commission on Yugoslavia laid the roots for …
It also endorsed the 'tough' version of uti possidetis – no change of territory at all. When Croatia declared its intention to separate from Yugoslavia, it did so by ... «EUROPP - European Politics and Policy, Feb 15»
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Bordering on Conflict: Real Talk on Borders, War, and States
By the time of decolonization, the international community began supporting a territorial integrity norm and international legal principles of uti possidetis, where ... «War on the Rocks, Feb 15»
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200 Years of Peace
... Admiral Lord Gambier, and the undersecretary for war and the colonies, Henry Goulburn, pursued a goal of “uti possidetis” — each side keeps what it had won ... «East Hampton Star, Dec 14»
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Fishermen of Pakistan and India: In enemy waters
At the time of Partition, Sindh became a part of Pakistan while Kutch remained with India, in compliance with the International Law of uti possidetis juris. The law ... «The Express Tribune, Oct 14»
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