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in loco parentis
[ in loh-koh pah-ren-tees; English in loh-koh puh-ren-tis ]
adverb
, Latin.
- 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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Notes
At one time, colleges and universities acted in loco parentis for their students, but this is no longer true.
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