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Meaning of parens patriae | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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.

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