father-in-law
noun
ˈfä-t͟hə-rən-ˌlȯ 
-t͟hərn-ˌlȯ
plural fathers-in-law
ˈfä-t͟hər-zən-ˌlȯ
1
: the father of one's spouse
2
archaic
: stepfather
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Her father-in-law, Camp Mystic owner Richard Eastland, also died in the flood.
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Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Through a veil of tears and deep pain, Eli’s father-in-law, Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, the chief rabbi who Eli assisted at the Bondi Chabad Centre, addressed the coffin and said in his eulogy.
—Nikki Goldstein, Time, 20 May 2026
As her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce approaches, Taylor Swift is reportedly taking extra steps to keep their special day private—even if that means keeping her future father-in-law at a distance.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 20 May 2026
The trio formerly known as the Brenner Brothers will be able to reconnect with their trilogy's co-writer and onscreen doctor, Kimberley Sustad, as well as the actress behind Taylor Brenner's ex, Ali Liebert, and Lachlyn Munro, who played Stephan's future father-in-law.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Through a veil of tears and deep pain, Eli’s father-in-law, Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, the chief rabbi who Eli assisted at the Bondi Chabad Centre, addressed the coffin and said in his eulogy.
—Nikki Goldstein, Time, 20 May 2026
As her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce approaches, Taylor Swift is reportedly taking extra steps to keep their special day private—even if that means keeping her future father-in-law at a distance.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 20 May 2026
The trio formerly known as the Brenner Brothers will be able to reconnect with their trilogy's co-writer and onscreen doctor, Kimberley Sustad, as well as the actress behind Taylor Brenner's ex, Ali Liebert, and Lachlyn Munro, who played Stephan's future father-in-law.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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“Father-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/father-in-law. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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