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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 and her husband always lodged with her in-laws in New Prague, Minn., on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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The presence of the surly uncle, insufferable in-law, or grating girlfriend at the holiday table can make it hard to truly count one’s blessings.
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The loss of their home and independence has aged his in-laws physically, he said.
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He tried, but his English in-laws just looked at him strangely.
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But their marriage sours and her in-laws turn overbearing.
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