bigamy

noun

big·a·my | \ˈbi-gə-mē

Definition of bigamy

law : the act of entering into a marriage with one person while still legally married to another was accused of bigamy

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He was accused of bigamy.

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Though critical of the fickleness of U.S. immigration policy, Corchado also touches on the inconsistencies of Mexico - a nation where family is revered yet bigamy thrives, and where corruption thwarts investment. — Jill Leovy, chicagotribune.com, "A personal perspective on Mexico's mass exodus to the United States," 2 July 2018 That testimony led police to file one charge of bigamy, a felony, against the man on Monday, WDIV reported. — Josh Magness, star-telegram, "He got married in April. Then his new bride got a call from his other wife, police say," 5 June 2018 Nathaniel D’amato, 46, is in the Harris County Jail on $10,000 bond on charges of bigamy, a second-degree felony. — Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, "Cypress firefighter accused of bigamy," 5 June 2018 Henry, never one to be deterred easily, followed up his request for an annulment with an inquiry into getting a papal dispensation for bigamy which, unsurprisingly, the Pope was not super enthused about either. — Anne Thériault, Longreads, "Queens of Infamy: Anne Boleyn," 25 May 2018 Brazil, like many countries, outlaws bigamy and polygamy but civil unions between more than two people are not unheard of there. — Dan Gartland, SI.com, "Brazilian Legend Ronaldinho Will Marry Two Women at the Same Time," 24 May 2018 Coltharp is also facing child bigamy and other charges. — Washington Post, "U.S. pledges $8 million to Ebola response," 23 May 2018 The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to forcing a 25-year-old woman to marry him as well as rape, bigamy and voyeurism. — USA TODAY, "Mother convicted in landmark British case over forced marriage," 23 May 2018 The 34-year-old Shaffer also faces child bigamy and other charges in Sanpete County. — Kathleen Joyce, Fox News, "Self-styled polygamous doomsday cult 'seer' gets 26 years to life for child rape and abuse," 22 May 2018

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