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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Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, attended the event and exited the church arm-in-arm with her daughter's new father-in-law, who walked Meghan down the aisle during the ceremony.
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Days before Leonard was supposed to deliver the down payment, his wealthy father-in-law made a proposition to run the family business.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 17 May 2024
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Days before Leonard was supposed to deliver the down payment, his wealthy father-in-law made a proposition to run the family business.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 17 May 2024
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“Father-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/father-in-law. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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