in loco parentis



in loco parentis

  (formal)
to be responsible for a child while the child's parents are absent Teachers are in loco parentis while children are at school.
See also: loco

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CarmiKAHR-mie (English)Biblical
Kristupas-Lithuanian
Wemba-Anglo-Saxon (Rare)
Eulaliayoo-LAY-lee-ə (English)Spanish, Italian, English, Ancient Greek
Bratoslav-Medieval Slavic
JÓZefina-Polish