in loco parentis

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ɪn ˌləʊkəʊ pəˈɹɛntɪs/

Adverb

in loco parentis (not comparable)

1. (legal) Assuming the place or position of a parent

   All persons in loco parentis have a responsibility to care for the child.

Related terms

• in loco parentum

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