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Old 11-07-2008, 10:34 AM   #13
DanaC
We have to go back, Kate!
 
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That still wouldnt make sense.

Chief of staff = refers to authority over, hence 'of'.
Mother in Law = is a relationship within the law, i.e recognised as a legal relationship through marriage. To make it Mother 'of' law would place that mother above, over law.
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