in loco parentis

[ in loh-koh pah-ren-tees; English in loh-koh puh-ren-tis ]

adverb

, Latin.

1. in the place or role of a parent.

in loco parentis

/ ɪn ˈləʊkəʊ pəˈrɛntɪs /

(no translation)

1. in place of a parent: said of a person acting in a parental capacity

in loco parentis

1. 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.”

Notes

At one time, colleges and universities acted in loco parentis for their students, but this is no longer true.

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.

From BBC

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.”

From Encyclopedia.com

So, parents, too, would be pupils of the state government acting in loco parentis.

From Washington Post

“She can get married if she has the permission of her legal guardian, acting in loco parentis,” Klaus said.

From Literature

If Texas really wants these babies and wants to play “in loco parentis,” it should put its money where its mouth is.

From Seattle Times