in loco parentis

n. (Latin) supervision by an administrative body that acts in loco parentis

adv. (Latin) in place of a parent

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. Originally derived from British common law, it is applied as a broad provision allowing such institutions to act in the best interests of the students as they see fit, allowing what would otherwise be considered violations of the students' civil liberties.
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Adverb
1. in place of the parents; "we had to punish this child in loco parentis"

In the place of a parent

in loco parentis
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