ACT 0F LAW
\ˈakt zˈi͡əɹə͡ʊ ˈɛf lˈɔː], \ˈakt zˈiəɹəʊ ˈɛf lˈɔː], \ˈa_k_t z_ˈiə_ɹ_əʊ ˈɛ_f l_ˈɔː]\
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An event which occurs in consequence of some principle of law. If, for example, land out of which a rent charge has been granted, be recovered by an elder title, and thereby the rent charge becomes avoided; yet the grantee, shall have a writ of annuity, because the rent charge is made void by due course or act of law, it, being a actus legis nemini est damnosus. 2 Inst. 287.
By John Bouvier
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Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.