Parens patriae is Latin for "parent of the nation". In law, it refers to the public policy power of the state to intervene against an abusive or negligent parent, legal guardian or informal caretaker, ...
Parens Patriae definition:
Latin: inherent jurisdiction of the courts to make decisions concerning people who are not able to take care of themselves.
Parens Patriae
It is a doctrine that's empowers the government/state to be the guardian to the ones who are unable to protect themselves or look after themselves legally.
Parens Patriae: A doctrine whereby the state takes jurisdiction over a minor living within its border. It is the basis for deciding what state will assume jurisdiction in a child custody case.
Parens patriae
Latin: A British common law creation whereby the courts have the right to make unfettered decisions concerning people who are not able to take care of themselves.
Parens Patriae: The doctrine under which the court protects the interests of a juvenile.
parens patriae
(paa-rens pat-tree-eye) n. Latin for "father of his country," the term for the doctrine that the government is the ultimate guardian of all people under a disability, especially children, ...
PARENS PATRIAE: Latin for "parent of his country." Used when the government acts on behalf of a child or mentally ill person. Refers to the "state" as the guardian of minors and incompetent people.
Parens Patriae
Traditionally, the term parens patriae referred to the idea that the state was the guardian of a person under a legal disability.
 See also: Child, Court, Action, Interest, Right
  
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