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In loco parentis - Definition and Overview

The term in loco parentis, Latin for "in the place of a parent", refers to the legal responsibility of a person or organization to take on some of the functions and responsibilities of a parent. For example, schools generally have some areas of responsibility in which they act in loco parentis.

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