inlaw

[ in-law, in-law ]

verb (used with object)

, Law.

1. to restore (an outlaw) to the benefits and protection of the law.

Other Words From

• inlawry noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inlaw¹

before 1000; Middle English inlawen, Old English inlagian. See in- ¹, law ¹

Example Sentences

Known as KPK, it spares few, targeting judges, millionaires and members of parliament, even a Yudhoyono inlaw.

From Reuters

If the clergy would give him a voluntary gift, which was in no way to be considered a tax, he agreed to inlaw them.

From Project Gutenberg

Though Sheldon wants nothing to do with his inlaw, he soon becomes his unwitting accomplice.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Manhattan department store last week opened an exhibit of photographs by the royal family's famous inlaw.

From Time Magazine Archive

Inspired by the example of his prominent inlaw, Tucker, who was then a fur coat-lining salesman and cantor, began studying with Wagnerian Tenor Paul Althouse.

From Time Magazine Archive