Parents
/ˈpɛərənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Natural or adoptive persons recognized by law as having legal rights and responsibilities for a child.
The court awarded custody to the parents after evaluating the child's best interests.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'parents' denotes persons with recognized responsibilities and rights toward a child, distinct from guardians or custodians appointed by courts.
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