You may find more people who know this will respond if you use the correct phrase, which is "Doctrine of LACHES"!
What is the doctrine of latches?
latches remember the last state but buffers do not
flip-flop latches is 2. SR and JK latch
Latches in Microprocessor are used for demultiplexing address/data bus.
Door latches can be purchased from a number of companies. Some companies that sell door latches include Wickes (both online and in-store) and the Amazon website.
The best brand of cabinet latches is Rejuvenation Cabinet Latches. The cost of a Rejuvenation Cabinet Latch ranges from $5.00 US Dollars to $35.00 US Dollars.
There are many places where one can get latches to make the cabinet lockable. One can get latches to make the cabinets lockable at popular on the web sources such as Toys R Us and Amazon.
You answered you own question, It's called the latch and the part it latches / hooks onto is called the strike.
Latches.
The plural of the noun latch is latches.
In general you have to childproof your own kitchen furniture.The best option is to buy childproof latches to replace the latches that come on your cabinets.There really doesn't seem to be any better option unless you go and buy special hardware with locks for your kitchen cabinets.
There is no such doctrine. Perhaps you're looking for the Monroe Doctrine.
Latches can be used to add security to doors or cupboards that require it. There are child safety latches available to help keep kids out of dangerous areas, for example.