bigamyˈbɪg ə mi
bigamy (n)
- plural
- bigamies
English Definitions:
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
bigamy (Noun)
The state of having two (legal or illegal) spouses simultaneously
bigamy (Noun)
A second marriage
Bigamy
In cultures where monogamy is mandated, bigamy is the act of entering into a marriage with one person while still legally married to another. A legal or de facto separation of the couple does not alter their marital status as married persons. In the case of a person in the process of divorcing their spouse, that person is taken to be legally married until such time as the divorce becomes final or absolute under the law of the relevant jurisdiction. Bigamy laws do not apply to couples in a de facto or cohabitation relationship, or that enter such relationships when one is legally married. If the prior marriage is for any reason void, the couple is not married, and hence each party is free to marry another without falling foul of the bigamy laws. Bigamy is a crime in most countries that recognise only monogamous marriages. When it occurs in this context often neither the first nor second spouse is aware of the other. In countries that have bigamy laws, with a few exceptions (such as Egypt and Iran), consent from a prior spouse makes no difference to the legality of the second marriage, which is usually considered void.
Citation
Use the citation below to add this dictionary page to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"bigamy." Kamus.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 8 Oct. 2024. <https://www.kamus.net/english/bigamy>.
Discuss this bahasa indonesia bigamy translation with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In