: a relative by marriage

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The wealthy family seemed to offer good prospects and, importantly, the prospective in-laws promised Rehana’s parents their daughter would be taken care of and have her education funded. Carlotta Dotto, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025 But not everyone agreed that this mom would be better off picking her battles before rushing into an argument that could cost her a peaceful relationship with her in-laws. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025 Princess Kate also wore a pair of earrings belonging to the late Queen, but that wasn't the only tribute to her grandmother-in-law. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 Olson, his in-laws and a niece were among hundreds gathered near the intersection of Fourth Street and Broadway to protest ICE raids on immigrants. Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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