plural in-laws
: a person you are related to because of your marriage
especially
: the father or mother of your husband or wife
—usually plural
She was nervous when she met her in-laws for the first time.
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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/in-law. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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