Latin quote · Family
In loco parentis
“In the place of a parent.”
Legal term
Translation
What does “In loco parentis” mean?
In loco parentis translates as “In the place of a parent.”
Taking on a parent’s responsibility for a child who is not one’s own.
Origin
The story behind it
A legal doctrine under which schools, guardians and other caretakers assume some of the rights and duties of parents toward children in their care.
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- Latin
- In loco parentis
- English
- In the place of a parent.
- Source
- Legal term
- Era
- Early Modern
- Theme
- Family
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