LIMITATION OF ACTIONS
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Lawful boundary to the time period for claiming a civil lawsuit or injury. This limitation does not apply against disabled parties in some jurisdictions. Cannot bring it up in court for hearing or enforcement after the period. Also refer to laches and statute of limitations.
By Henry Campbell Black
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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.