MAJESTAS
\mˈad͡ʒɛstəz], \mˈadʒɛstəz], \m_ˈa_dʒ_ɛ_s_t_ə_z]\
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Lat. In Roman law. The majesty, sovereign authority, or supreme prerogative of the state or prince. Also a shorter form of the expression "crimcn ma- jcstatis," or "crimcn lasw majcstatis," an offense against sovereignty, or against the safety or organic life of tlie Roman people; i. e., high treason.
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.