in loco parentis
English translation: Instead of his/her/their parents
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|  Selected response from: Flavio Ferri-Benedetti Switzerland Local time: 21:18 | |||
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| na +1 | in the place of the parent |
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| na | Instead of his/her/their parents |
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Instead of his/her/their parents Explanation: Dear Anonymous, In loco parentis is a judicial formula which refers to those situations in which the parents of someone are not present and someone else is substituting them, like a tutor or an uncle or anything similar :) Hope it helps, Flavio Translation Student |
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20 mins peer agreement (net): +1
in the place of the parent Explanation: literally, in loco (in the place) parentis (of the parent) acting for a parent how long is your crossword clue? Guardian? child carer, nanny, teacher ? [[Latin]] In place of a parent: used loosely to describe anyone looking after children on behalf of the parents, e.g. foster parents or relatives. In law, however, only a guardian or a person in whose favour a residence order is made stands in loco parentis; their rights and duties are determined by statutory provisions. Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press © Market House Books Ltd 1997 in loco parentis adv. in the place or position of a parent (used of a teacher etc. responsible for children). [ good luck paola l m |
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