in loco parentis

American  

[in loh-koh pah-ren-tees, in loh-koh puh-ren-tis] / ɪn ˈloʊ koʊ pɑˈrɛn tis, ɪn ˈloʊ koʊ pəˈrɛn tɪs /

adverb

Latin.

1. in the place or role of a parent.

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in loco parentis British  

/ ɪn ˈləʊkəʊ pəˈrɛntɪs /

1. in place of a parent: said of a person acting in a parental capacity

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in loco parentis Cultural  

1. To assume the duties and responsibilities of a parent: “Because Jack's parents were out of town, his sister acted in loco parentis and punished him for staying out so late.” From Latin, meaning “in the place of a parent.”

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At one time, colleges and universities acted in loco parentis for their students, but this is no longer true.

Example Sentences

Coaches often serve in loco parentis, guiding a developing prospect not only through training and tournaments but also the awkward riddles of growing up.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was also asked about his understanding of the term "in loco parentis", namely having responsibilities for children in the absence of their parents or guardians.

From BBC

Guardianship letters convey authority and the right to make decisions concerning the child or children “in loco parentis,” which is Latin for “in place of the parents.”

From Encyclopedia.com

So, parents, too, would be pupils of the state government acting in loco parentis.

From Washington Post

They did not literally escape, because they were still in his house and vulnerable to Olaf’s evil in loco parentis ways.

From Literature