: a relative by marriage

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In addition to daughters Francesca Behr and Kristina Behr Miller, she is survived by daughters Kareen Horton and Victoria Russo; son Robert Behr; 10 grandchildren; and in-laws and other extended family. Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025 There is nothing 'fair' about paying for her in-laws but not her own family. Erin Clack, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 Some families roll out the red carpet for their potential future in-laws, while others grill The Bachelor with tough questions that can leave them sweating. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Also, how does Denise really feel about her in-laws essentially forcing her out of her actual home? Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-law

Word History

Etymology

mother-in-law, etc.

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-law was in 1894

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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-law. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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