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in-law
[ in-law ]
noun
- a relative by marriage.
in-law
noun
- a relative by marriage
adjective
- postpositive; in combination related by marriage
a father-in-law
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Word History and Origins
Origin of in-law1
First recorded in 1890–95; back formation from mother-in-law, brother-in-law, etc.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of in-law1
C19: back formation from father-in-law, etc
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Example Sentences
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She is, instead, like the in-laws, polished and professional.
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Lobna said her attempts at communication with her former in-laws have not been successful.
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“He speaks his mind. He’s great,” my favorite Missouri in-law tells me.
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Ye later said that he was willing to go to "war" with his ex-wife and in-laws, accusing them of raising his children in an unhealthy environment.
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When his parents, in-laws or friends from out of town visited, this would lead the schedule.
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