brother-in-law
noun
broth·er-in-law
ˈbrə-t͟hər-ən-ˌlȯ 
ˈbrət͟h-rən-,
ˈbrə-t͟hərn-
plural brothers-in-law
ˈbrə-t͟hərz-ən-
1
: the brother of one's spouse
2
a
: the husband of one's sibling
b
: the husband of one's spouse's sibling
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Last month, after arbitration proceedings were initiated against her, Peter Seidler’s widow, Sheel Seidler, sued her brothers-in-law Matt and Bob Seidler, accusing them of breaches of fiduciary duty and stating her case to be named the franchise’s control person.
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Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
Jones recalls the late Prince coming into the Vanity Fair Oscar Party sucking a lollipop alongside two bodyguards, one of whom was his brother-in-law.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Samuel Lilley’s former brother-in-law, Greg Gibson, remembered him for his passion for flying and willingness to help others.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Blake Lively's brother-in-law has entered the chat.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
Jones recalls the late Prince coming into the Vanity Fair Oscar Party sucking a lollipop alongside two bodyguards, one of whom was his brother-in-law.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Samuel Lilley’s former brother-in-law, Greg Gibson, remembered him for his passion for flying and willingness to help others.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Blake Lively's brother-in-law has entered the chat.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Brother-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brother-in-law. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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