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in-lawhood

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The state or condition of being an in-law.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

From in-law + -hood.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: powinowactwo — state or condition of an in-law
  • Polish: spowinowacenie — state or condition of an in-law
  • Spanish: afinidad — state or condition of an in-law
  • Spanish: relación afín — state or condition of an in-law