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in loco parentis

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in loco parentis
[in lō′kō pəren′tis]
Etymology: L, in the parents' place
the assumption by a person or institution of the parental obligations of caring for a child without adoption.


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Tour management should not be expected to act in loco parentis and professionals should not be treated like children.
Jacqui Smith's wishy-washy pals removed from our schools the teachers in loco parentis role that included common sense punishments.
Both FMLA and OFLA specifically allow for "in loco parentis" leave and state that "a legal or biological relationship is not required" for an in loco parentis relationship to exist.
 
 
 
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