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In loco

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

In the place.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In place; in lieu; instead; in the place or stead. Townsh. PI. 38. IN LOCO PARENTIS (Lat). In the place of a parent: as, the master stands towards his apprentice in loco parentis. See Apprenticeship; Guardian.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In place; in lieu; instead; in the place or stead. Townsh. PI. 38.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In place; in lieu; instead; in the place or stead. Townsh. Pl. 38.