GLADIUS
\ɡlˈadɪəs], \ɡlˈadɪəs], \ɡ_l_ˈa_d_ɪ__ə_s]\
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Lat. A sword. An ancient emblem of defense. Hence the ancient earls orcomites (the king's attendants, advisers, and associates in his government) were madeby being girt with swords, (gladio succincti.)The emblem of the executory power of tlie law in punishing crimes. 4 Bl. Comm. 177.In old Latin authors, and in the Norman laws, this word was used to signify supremejurisdiction, (jus gladii.)
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.