Meaning Of The Word Bigamy

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What's The Definition Of Bigamy?

bigamy
uncountable noun: Bigamy is the crime of marrying a person when you are already legally married to someone else.

bigamy in American English
the act of marrying a second time while a previous marriage is still legally in effect: when done knowingly, it is a criminal offense
noun: the crime of marrying while one has a wife or husband still living, from whom no valid divorce has been effected

bigamy in British English
noun: the crime of marrying a person while one is still legally married to someone else

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