inlaw
inlaw · inlaws
One who is within the domain or protection of the lawOne who is within the domain or protection of the law.
/ˈɪnlɔː/
» Sami got along with his inlaws.
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1 sensesOne who is within the domain or protection of the law.
Examples
6 sentencesSami got along with his inlaws.
Sami was happy to see his inlaws.
Sami's inlaws stayed overnight.
Layla's future inlaws were confused.
Kalman's inlaws are his landlords.
Origin
From Middle English inlaghe, inlage, from the verb (see above).From Middle English inlaghe, inlage, from the verb (see above).
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