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In Loco Parentis
Latin word meaning " in place of parents or instead of a parent". It is a term or doctrine whereby someone has been given all the rights to behave, act and be a parent without going through adoption formality.
In loco parentis
The Latin term "In loco parentis" means, in a UK legal context: "in place of the parent".
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in loco parentis - "In the place of the parent"; refers to actions of a custodian, guardian or other person acting in the parent's place.
instruction - A direction given by the judge to the jury concerning the law to be applied in the case.
In loco parentis. In the place of the parent. Parens patrić. Father of the country. In England, the sovereign; in the United States, the state.
Parent. The lawful father, or the mother, of another person. Compare Parens.
In loco parentis - In place of the parent
In omnibus - In every respect
In pleno - In full ...
in loco parentis
prep. (in loh-coh pah-rent-iss) Latin for "instead of a parent" or "in place of a parent," this phrase identifies a foster parent, a county custodial agency or a boarding school which is taking care of a minor, ...
IN LOCO PARENTIS. In the place of a parent; as, the master stands towards his apprentice in loco parentis.
In loco parentis
Definition - adv
[Latin]
: in the place of a parent <either parent of a minor, guardian, or a person standing in loco parentis to the minor Code of Alabama> ...
In loco parentis
a person who has custodial/parental responsibility and authority although not actually being a parent (literally: "in place of the parents").
Expanded Legal Definition of IddaIn Loco Parentis A person who, though not the natural parent, has acted as a parent to a child and may thus be liable to legal obligations as if he/she were a natural parent.
He ought to, watch over the conduct of the apprentice, giving him prudent advice and showing him a good example, and fulfilling towards him the duties of a father, as in his character of master, he stands in loco parentis.
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