Meaning of the word "in law suite" in English

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in law suite

US /ɪn lɔː suːt/
UK /ɪn lɔː suːt/

Noun

a self-contained living area within a larger house, typically designed for a relative (such as an elderly parent or adult child) to live independently while remaining close to family

Example:
They added an in-law suite to their home for her aging mother.
The house has a separate entrance for the in-law suite.