Uti possidetis juris is a legal principle originating from Roman law, which translates to "as you possess under law." It is primarily used in the context of territorial disputes and refers to the idea that the borders of newly independent states should reflect the administrative boundaries that existed at the time of their independence. The principle has been particularly significant in post-colonial contexts, where it has been applied to maintain stability and order in the boundaries of states that emerged after the decolonization process.
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