polygamy

Definition of "polygamy"
  1. The practice of having several spouses concurrently, which is illegal across all states
How to use "polygamy" in a sentence
  1. Polygamy is a punishable offense in all American jurisdictions.
  2. Polygamy, while normalized in some cultures, is not recognized by the US legal system.
  3. He was charged with polygamy after it was discovered he had multiple wives.

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