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parents-in-laws' vs parents'-in-law

Both phrases are technically correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Parents-in-law' is the more common and accepted way to refer to the parents of one's spouse collectively. 'Parents'-in-law' could be used to emphasize the possessive relationship between the parents and the spouse.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 1631 views

parents-in-laws'

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the parents of one's spouse collectively.

This phrase is used to collectively refer to the parents of one's spouse. It indicates a plural possessive relationship.

Examples:

  • I get along well with my parents-in-law.
  • We are visiting my parents-in-law this weekend.
  • She has a good relationship with her parents-in-law.
  • My parents-in-laws are coming over for dinner.
  • He respects his parents-in-laws.
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Alternatives:

  • in-laws
  • spouse's parents
  • in-laws' parents
  • parents of my spouse
  • parents of my husband/wife

parents'-in-law

This phrase is correct and could be used to emphasize the possessive relationship between the parents and the spouse.

This phrase could be used to emphasize the possessive relationship between the parents and the spouse. It places the possessive marker before 'in-law' instead of after.

Examples:

  • She considers her parents'-in-law as her own family.
  • Their parents'-in-law have been very supportive.
  • He respects his parents'-in-law's opinions.
  • I have a close bond with my parents'-in-law.
  • The parents'-in-law's anniversary is coming up.
  • Kathy explained to me that she had received a pile of things from her husband's parents' house. Her sisters-in-law didn't want the items but she was amazed to discover the treasure of a vintage crochet filet flag.

Alternatives:

  • in-laws' parents
  • parents of my spouse
  • parents of my husband/wife
  • spouse's parents
  • in-laws

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