: a relative by marriage

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My son begged us not to bring up our grievance to his touchy in-laws My problem lies with his father. R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 June 2025 The jury has been shown transcripts of angry emails and text messages between Serafini and his wife’s parents that show a heated ongoing dispute over a $1.3 million loan from his in-laws to help fund his wife’s fledgling horse ranch business. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025 According to reports, Peltz has bumped heads with her famous in-laws, sparking rumors of an ongoing rift. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025 Many readers agreed that the in-laws were overstepping by trying to horn in on the couple's honeymoon experience. Erin Clack, People.com, 11 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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