Definition of Relative-in-law

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relative-in-law

Noun
1. a relative by marriage
(synonym) in-law
(hypernym) relative, relation
(hyponym) brother-in-law

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relative-in-law

relative-in-law
relaxation \re`lax*a"tion\ (r?`l?ks-?"sh?n;277), n. [l. relaxatio; cf. f. relaxation.]
1. the act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law.
2. remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement. "hours of careless relaxation."