INLOCOPARENTIS

In loco parentis

The term in loco parentis, Latin for "in the place of a parent"" refers to the legal responsibility of a person or organization to take on some of the functions and responsibilities of a parent. Originally derived from English common law, it is applied in two separate areas of the law.

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in loco parentis

Adverb

  1. Assuming the place or position of a parent
    All persons in loco parentis have a responsibility to care for the child


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