Uti
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Stimson (1881)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
As.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Lat.
In the civll law. To use. Strictly, to use for necessary purposes; as distinguished from "frui," to enjoy. Heinecc. Elem. lib. 2, tit 4, § 415.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
I.
In the civil law. To use; strictly, to use for necessary purposes. Uti frui: to have the full use and enjoyment of a thing, without damage to its substance.
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
I. As. Uti possidetis (as that disputing parties or nations Utile per inutile non vitiatur, the useless.) Surplusage does and valid. Utitur jure auctoris,'/. He Utitur jure suo: he exercises