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\ ˈsən-ən-ˌlȯ 
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\ plural sons-in-law
Definition of son-in-law
: the husband of one's daughter or son
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son-in-law
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of son-in-law
: the husband of your daughter
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son-in-law
noun\ ˈsən-ən-ˌlȯ \
plural sons-in-law
Kids Definition of son-in-law
: the husband of a person's daughter
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