inlaw
[ in-law, in-law ]
/ ɪnˈlɔ, ˈɪnˌlɔ /
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verb (used with object) Law.
to restore (an outlaw) to the benefits and protection of the law.
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Definition for inlaw (2 of 2)
in-law
[ in-law ]
/ ˈɪnˌlɔ /
noun
a relative by marriage.
Origin of in-law
First recorded in 1890–95; back formation from mother-in-law, brother-in-law, etc.
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British Dictionary definitions for inlaw
in-law
noun
a relative by marriage
adjective
(postpositive; in combination) related by marriagea father-in-law
Word Origin for in-law
C19: back formation from father-in-law, etc
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