has no locus

USAGE SUMMARY

"has no locus" is correct and usable in written English.
You could use it to describe something that does not have a place or origin: "This book has no locus - it seems to have appeared out of nowhere!".

✓ Grammatically correct

Science

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

Fry says the trust has no locus in setting remuneration for any BBC employee other than the director general.

The Guardian

Whitehead maintains that events in the world have a specific locus with reference to God, but God has no locus with reference to the world (Johnson 1983, 9).

SEP

Yet based on these misleading statements by government, the Delhi High Court in its ruling on September 2, 2004 dismissed the petition on ground that the petitioner has no locus standi, meaning there was no "cause of action" in the petition since no prosecution is pending against the petitioner.

Globalization and Health

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

56 human-written examples

The next advantageous mutation to undergo adoption by the locus has no better than a 1-in-14 chance of occurring at the heterozygotic bit in question.

BMC Evolutionary Biology

"Nelson Mandela is, of course, not a British subject, and I have no locus standi towards him".

The Guardian - Books

He was a local councillor, he had some supervisory role in these places which I don't quite understand … These were allegations that were 10 to 15 years old … I had no locus in the matter at all.

The Guardian

Asked why he, as Liberal Party leader, had not taken any action at the time, he said: "I had no locus in the matter at all.

BBC

The Supreme Court in its ruling on February 3, 2006 referred the case back to Delhi High Court contending that the Court had erred in rejecting the original petition that Naz Foundation had no locus standi [ 81].

Globalization and Health

For offspring to which no parent pair could be confidently assigned, non-excluded parents were recorded, meaning those putative parents that had no loci mismatching.

AoB PLANTS

Two out of 8 loci in B. bronchiseptica (loci #7 and 8) have no homologous locus in the other genomes, and 1 out of 5 loci in the B. parapertussis genome (locus 9) has no homologous locus in the other genomes.

BMC Genomics

Since those loci have no such excess in other spawning groups, all populations are in HWE, and are free of heterozygote deficiency, scoring error, and stuttering [ 57], all loci are analyzed here.

BMC Evolutionary Biology

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "has no locus", ensure the context clearly indicates the absence of a specific location, origin, or justification for something.

Common error

Avoid using "has no locus" when you simply mean something is missing; the phrase implies a lack of a specific and relevant place or justification, not just absence.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "has no locus" primarily functions as a descriptive phrase, often used to indicate the absence of a specific place, position, or justification. Ludwig examples show that "has no locus" describes that someone or something doesn't have a reason or right to be involved in something.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

Science

66%

News & Media

33%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Social Media

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "has no locus" is a descriptive phrase indicating the absence of a specific place, origin, or justification. While grammatically correct, as confirmed by Ludwig, its usage is relatively rare and primarily found in scientific and legal contexts. When writing, use this phrase to precisely convey the lack of a specific grounding or relevance, and be mindful of its formal tone. Alternatives like "lacks a place" or "is irrelevant" may be more appropriate for informal communication.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

lacks a place

Replaces "has no" with "lacks a" and "locus" with "place", creating a simplified version.

is without location

Replaces "has no" with "is without" and uses "location" instead of "locus", resulting in a more common term to signify placement.

does not have a site

Uses "site" as a synonym for "locus", indicating an absence of a specific area or position.

is not situated

Focuses on the absence of being positioned or located, changing the sentence structure and vocabulary.

possesses no location

Employs a more formal tone with "possesses no" instead of "has no" and "location" for "locus".

is out of place

Suggests something is not in its correct or suitable position.

is absent from any position

Expresses the lack of a specific place using more descriptive terms.

is ungrounded

Emphasizes the lack of a solid basis or foundation, differing slightly from a physical place.

is irrelevant

Shifts the meaning to a lack of relevance rather than a physical location.

has no standing

Indicates a lack of authority or right to be involved, moving away from the location concept.

FAQs

How can I use "has no locus" in a sentence?

You can use "has no locus" to indicate that something lacks a specific place, origin, or justification. For example: "The petitioner "has no locus standi", meaning there was no "cause of action" in the petition."

What does "has no locus standi" mean?

"Has no locus standi" is a legal term that means a person or entity does not have the right to bring a case to court because they are not directly affected by the issues raised. It means they "lack standing".

What can I say instead of "has no locus"?

Depending on the context, you can use alternatives like "lacks a place", "is irrelevant", or "has no standing".

Is "has no locus" formal or informal?

"Has no locus" tends to be more formal, often appearing in legal or academic contexts. Simpler phrases like "lacks a location" may be suitable for informal communication.