HyperDic: bigamy

English > 2 senses of the word bigamy:
NOUNstatebigamyhaving two spouses at the same time
actbigamythe offense of marrying someone while you have a living spouse from whom no valid divorce has occurred
English > bigamy: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningHaving two spouses at the same time.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broadermarriage, matrimony, union, spousal relationship, wedlockThe state of being a married couple voluntarily joined / joined for life (or until divorce)
Spanishbigamia
Catalanbigàmia
Nounsbigamistsomeone who marries one person while already legally married to another
English > bigamy: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe offense of marrying someone while you have a living spouse from whom no valid divorce has occurred.
Broaderstatutory offense, statutory offence, regulatory offense, regulatory offencecrimes created by statutes and not by common ... / common law
Spanishbigamia
Catalanbigàmia
Adjectivesbigamousof illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first
Nounsbigamistsomeone who marries one person while already legally married to another

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