0 a separate living space in or close to a larger home where an elderly (= older) parent or elderly parents can live:
She put her 43-year-old house, which has a large in-law suite addition, on the market in April.
The book advocates residential construction that meets the Latino community's needs, adding space for in-law suites for elderly parents.
She rents the in-law apartment to tourists through the local B&B association.