prep. (in loh-coh pah-rent-iss) Latin for "instead of a parent" or "in place of
a parent," this phrase identifies a foster parent, a county custodial agency or
a boarding school which is taking care of a minor, including protecting his/her
rights. Thus, Boys' Town is legally in loco parentis to Johnny Boarder, aged 15,
if and when he needs legal help.
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