SINCE 1828
in-law
noun
\ ˈin-ˌlȯ
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Definition of in-law
: a relative by marriage
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in-law
noun
English 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\
Kids Definition of in-law
: a relative by marriage and especially the mother or father of a person's husband or wife
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