head of the household
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The curfew, officials explained, lasts six hours, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., and the head of the household has to wear a GPS monitor.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023
Male domination of Hindu family life was reinforced by the fact that the oldest male was head of the household and might have several wives, who generally came to live with their husband’s parents.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Becoming a burrnesha allowed women to dress as men, to act as head of the household, to move freely in social situations, and to take on work traditionally open only to men.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2022
“If you’re the head of the household, I’ve got to be strong at all times. Because in their eyes, you’re a superhero.”
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2022
The Commander is the head of the household.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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