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ANCIPITIS USUS

Categories: International Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. In international law. Of doubtful use; the use of which is doubtful; that may be used for a civil or peaceful, as well as military or warlike, purpose. Gro. de Jure B. lib. 3, c 1, § 5, subd. 8; 1 Kent, Comm. 140.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.