in-law suite
A division of a housing unit for use by relatives or friends of the primary residents,…A division of a housing unit for use by relatives or friends of the primary residents, who would then usually share an entrance, and some shared space; but would be able to live separately, unlike boarders or roommates. There is no additional sound and fire separation as would be found in a multi-unit dwelling of separate apartments. The suite would contain at the least, sleeping, eating and bathing facilities.
Meaning
1 sensesA division of a housing unit for use by relatives or friends of the primary residents, who would then usually share an entrance, and some shared space; but would be able to live separately, unlike boarders or roommates. There is no additional sound and fire separation as would be found in a multi-unit dwelling of separate apartments. The suite would contain at the least, sleeping, eating and bathing facilities.
Origin
From in-law + suite; from the primary users of such suites, i.e., in-laws.From in-law + suite; from the primary users of such suites, i.e., in-laws.
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Forms
plural: in-law suites| Singular | in-law suite |
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