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In loco parentis
adverb
/ɪn ˌləʊkəʊ pəˈɹɛntɪs/
Definitions
1.
adverb
Assuming the place or position of a parent
"All persons in loco parentis have a responsibility to care for the child."
Synonyms
fatherly
jure uxoris
en ventre sa mere
big-sisterly
maternally
home
motherward
familially
intramaritally
maritally
en famille
on a first-name basis
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