bigamy

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But with no-fault divorces, a couple could split amiably, without accusing or proving anything like bigamy or fraud or abandonment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024

The voting ban affects Mississippi residents convicted of specific felonies, including murder, forgery and bigamy.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Eight crimes listed in the 1890 version of the provision - bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement and bigamy - remain as disqualifying offenses today.

From Reuters • Jun. 30, 2023

Reshma, who uses only one name, also wants the Delhi High Court to order the government to frame laws to regulate the "regressive practice" of bigamy or polygamy.

From BBC • May 9, 2022

Supporters of Adams said that Rachel Jackson was guilty of adultery and bigamy.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis