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In Loco Parentis

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

in loco parentis


[Latin]
: in the place of a parent [either parent of a minor, guardian, or a person standing in loco parentis to the minor "Code of Alabama"] NOTE: In order for a person to be considered in loco parentis, he or she must have intentionally assumed the rights and duties of a parent.




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