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In potestate parentis

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 power, or under the control, of the parent.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In the power of a parent. Inst. 1, 8, pr.; id. 1, 9; 2 Bla. Com. 498.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In the power of a parent. Inst. 1, 8, pr.; Id. 1, 9; 2 Bl. Comm.' 498.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Inthe er Of a parent. Inst. ], 8, pr.; Id. 1, 9; Comm. 498.