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polygamy [pəˈlɪgəmi] N no pl

polygamy

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Divorce was also forbidden, and remarriage after a divorce counted as polygamy. en.wikipedia.org

On the political end, laws were created to make polygamy illegal. en.wikipedia.org

Polygamy was not restricted only to sororate, with some men having three or more wives, only some of whom were sisters. en.wikipedia.org

Aside from concubinage, having multiple wives with equal status was also accepted prior to the ban on polygamy. en.wikipedia.org

The only form in which polygamy is legally recognised in countries which do so, is for a man to take multiple wives (polygyny). en.wikipedia.org

Men often practice polygamy, which although not sanctioned by the culture is accepted. en.wikipedia.org

Polygamy is a serious issue and violates basic human rights for women and children. en.wikipedia.org

The newspaper took up social reform causes, opposing child marriages and polygamy. en.wikipedia.org

Polygamy is quite common, but the husband must guarantee a separate house for every wife. en.wikipedia.org

Recent restrictions have brought about harsher penalties for unlawfully contracted polygamous unions and polygamy is said to be on the decline. en.wikipedia.org

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