Meaning of parens patriae | Babel Free
Definitions
The government authority to act as the parent of a child or individual to protect them from abusive or negligent parents, legal guardian, or caretaker.
uncountable
Equivalents
Français
parens patriae
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.