: a relative by marriage

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Wright, meanwhile, is poignant in moments that reveal Margaret’s genuine, throwdown frustration over having to share a roof with her in-laws — mostly because Richard is afraid of making a change that would uproot them from his family home. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2024 Trapped on their sprawling, isolated estate, Grace must survive until sunrise ... either by escaping or by turning the tables on her twisted in-laws. Lia Beck, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 The first scene of the pilot features Georgie (Montana Jordan) sitting with in-laws Jim (Will Sasso) and Audrey (Rachel Bay Jones), watching Frasier. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024 Ahead of the book's publication, Mike shared these tidbits about his royal in-laws. Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in-law 

Word History

Etymology

mother-in-law, etc.

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-law was in 1894

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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-law. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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