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The basis or principle of a treaty which leaves belligerents mutually in possession of what they have acquired by their arms during the war.

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  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.
  3. 1. (Internat. Law) The basis or principle of a treaty which leaves belligerents mutually in possession of what they have acquired by their arms during the war. Brande & C. 2. (Roman Law) 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. Burrill.
  4. The basis or principle of a treaty which leaves belligerentsmutually in possession of what they have acquired by their armsduring the war. Brande & C.
  5. The basis or principle of a treaty which leaves belligerents mutually in possession of what they have acquired by their arms during the war. 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.