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locus
/ˈloʊkəs/
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What does locus mean?
noun
- A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
- The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.
- A fixed position on a string of DNA or RNA, especially a chromosome, that may be occupied by one or more genes.
More meanings (1)
noun
- A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈloʊkəs/
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In the situation which their marriage would create he could see no locus standi for himself at all.
Inde furor vulgi, quod numina vicinorum Odit quisque locus, cum solos credat habendos Esse deos, quos ipse colit.
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Names give abstract meanings a physical locus and body.
“I am sure we owe you an apology, Mrs. Toller,” said Holmes, “for you have certainly cleared up everything which puzzled us. And here comes the country surgeon and Mrs. Rucastle, so I think, Watson, that we had best escort Miss Hunter back to Winchester, as it seems to me that our locus standi now is rather a questionable one.”