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Bigamy: meaning, definitions and examples

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bigamy

 

[ หˆbษชษกษ™mi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marriage law

Bigamy is the act of marrying one person while still legally married to another. This practice is illegal in many jurisdictions and is considered a criminal offense in those areas. The motivation for bigamy may vary, including cultural beliefs, personal desire, or social pressures. However, it often leads to complex legal and emotional issues, including conflicts over marital rights, inheritance, and family dynamics.

Synonyms

marital infidelity, polygamy

Examples of usage

  • He was charged with bigamy after marrying a second wife.
  • Bigamy can result in severe legal consequences.
  • She discovered his bigamy when he failed to mention his first marriage.

Translations

Translations of the word "bigamy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bigamia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคตเคฟเคตเคฟเคตเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bigamie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bigami

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะณะฐะผั–ัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bigamia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡ๅฉš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bigamie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bigamia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bigami

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค‘ํ˜ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุฏุฏ ุงู„ุฒูˆุฌุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bigamie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bigamia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡ๅฉš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bigamija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bigamรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะบั– ะฝะตะบะตะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bigaqiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bigamia

Etymology

The term 'bigamy' originates from the Middle English word 'bigamie', which is derived from the Latin 'bigamus'โ€”'bi' meaning 'two' and 'gamus' meaning 'marriage'. The concept has existed in various forms across different cultures throughout history, often reflecting societal norms surrounding marriage and relationships. In medieval Europe, bigamy was addressed in legal texts and church doctrine, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage. As civil laws evolved, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, bigamy became recognized as a significant legal issue, leading to stricter enforcement and clearer definitions within marriage laws across many countries.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,863, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.