A medieval English doctrine that sanctioned the right of the Crown to intervene in natural family relations whenever a child's welfare was threatened is known as:

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Parens patriae refers to the doctrine that allowed the Crown to act as a "father of the nation", with the power to intervene in cases where a child's welfare was at risk, even if it meant overriding traditional family relationships. The other options are unrelated to this concept.

A Medieval English Doctrine That Sanctioned the Right of the Crown