\ ˈin-ˌlȯ 
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: a relative by marriage
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in-law
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of in-law
: a person you are related to because of your marriage especially : the father or mother of your husband or wife
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in-law
noun\ ˈin-ˌlȯ \
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: a relative by marriage and especially the mother or father of a person's husband or wife
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The first known use of in-law was in 1894
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