in loco parentis

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adverb

not-comparable

(law) Assuming the place or position of a parent.

Japanese Meaning

親の代わりとしての役割を果たすこと / 法的文脈において、保護者の立場を引き受ける状態

During the school trip, the teachers acted in loco parentis, making medical decisions when a student fell ill.

遠足中、教師たちは親の代わりとして行動し、生徒が体調を崩したときに医療的判断を下した。

Sense（1）

(law) Assuming the place or position of a parent.

All persons in loco parentis have a responsibility to care for the child.