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guardian ad litem [ad lī′təm] Etymology: L, ad litem, to litigate (in law) a person who is appointed by a court to prosecute or defend a suit for an infant or an incapacitated person. A guardian ad litem is sometimes appointed when a person's life is in imminent danger and that person refuses treatment. guardian ad litem, n a person appointed by the court to represent a child's or incapacitated person's best interests during legal proceedings. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Even though Patty is the oldest and the legal guardian, she and Mado both know that Mado is the sister who is decisive and pragmatic. Those under the age of 21 must have a parent or legal guardian present to also sign the waiver. Virginia's General Assembly passed a law that requires each participant at these teen and preteen nudist camps to be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian. |
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