in loco parentis

[ in loh-koh pah-ren-tees; English in loh-koh puh-ren-tis ]

adverb

, Latin.

1. in the place or role of a parent.

in loco parentis

/ ɪn ˈləʊkəʊ pəˈrɛntɪs /

(no translation)

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

in loco parentis

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.”

Notes

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