polygamy in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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poligamia
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polygamy in the PONS Dictionary

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The mfon engaged in large-scale polygamy giving rise to a proliferation of royal lineages.
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On the political end, laws were created to make polygamy illegal.
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Men often practice polygamy, which although not sanctioned by the culture is accepted.
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Polygamy and concubinage were rare but existed, at least among the upper classes.
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Polygamy is permitted under restricted conditions, but it is not widespread.
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However, men may later retract their decision and opt for polygamy if they desire.
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This may be serial polygamy or other forms of nonmonogamy.
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The only form in which polygamy is legally recognised in countries which do so, is for a man to take multiple wives (polygyny).
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During this period, polygamy was a common feature amongst both the rich and the poor.
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However, he also rejected polygamy because the law of creation orders one man to marry one woman.
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