Associations to the word «Bigamy»

Wiktionary

BIGAMY, noun. The state of having two (legal or illegal) spouses simultaneously
BIGAMY, noun. (ecclesiastical) A second marriage

Dictionary definition

BIGAMY, noun. Having two spouses at the same time.
BIGAMY, noun. The offense of marrying someone while you have a living spouse from whom no valid divorce has occurred.

Wise words

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