in loco parentis
phrase | /in loco parentis/
in the place of a parent; assuming parental responsibilities
Literal meaning:
"in the place of a parent"
in loco parentis
phrase | /in loco parentis/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinHARDin the place of a parent; assuming parental responsibilities
Literal meaning:
"in the place of a parent"
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Examples
"Teachers often act in loco parentis during school trips."
"The guardian assumed in loco parentis duties for the minor."
Mnemonic Trick
If someone acts in loco parentis they substitute for the parent.
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