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What does in loco parentis mean?

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Adverb
  1. (law) Assuming the place or position of a parent
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Under the Religion and Religious Organizations Act, where a child is under the age of 16 the choice of religion is reserved for the parents or those in loco parentis.
Cameron is in essence assuming the role of in loco parentis in relation to almost every household in Britain.
But extreme in loco parentis protection of legal adults from their own stupid decisions is a sick and dangerous idea, and one that's destined not just to fail but to backfire.
Parents or persons acting in loco parentis are responsible for the health of a working child.
Most of the American and Canadian decisions allow access to parents who stand in loco parentis.
Cordelia and her partner, Andrew, see themselves in loco parentis.

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