Sister-in-law? Brother-in-law?

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Polyester

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Both of title's question that I don't understand. Can someone explain to me?
 

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My sibling's husband is my brother-in-law.
My sibling's wife is my sister-in-law.

My spouse's sister is my sister-in-law. I also refer to her husband as my brother-in-law.
My spouse's brother is my brother-in-law. I also refer to his wife as my sister-in-law.
 

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