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in loco parentis
[ in loh-koh pah-ren-tees; English in loh-koh puh-ren-tis ]
adverb
- in the place or role of a parent.
in loco parentis
/ ɪn ˈləʊkəʊ pəˈrɛntɪs /
(no translation)
- in place of a parent: said of a person acting in a parental capacity
in loco parentis
- To assume the duties and responsibilities of a parent: “Because Jack's parents were out of town, his sister acted in loco parentis and punished him for staying out so late.” From Latin , meaning “in the place of a parent.”
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Example Sentences
He was also asked about his understanding of the term "in loco parentis", namely having responsibilities for children in the absence of their parents or guardians.
Guardianship letters convey authority and the right to make decisions concerning the child or children “in loco parentis,” which is Latin for “in place of the parents.”
So, parents, too, would be pupils of the state government acting in loco parentis.
“Are you familiar with the Latin term ‘in loco parentis’?” he asked.
If Texas really wants these babies and wants to play “in loco parentis,” it should put its money where its mouth is.
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