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Bigamy

usgb/ˈbɪɡəmi/Volume
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Legal Offence

Bigamy is illegal in many countries and can lead to criminal charges.

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He didn't realize that bigamy was a criminal offense until the police arrived.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Culturally, bigamy might be more accepted in some societies, but it remains illegal in most Western countries.

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Even though bigamy is culturally accepted there, he was still arrested in his home country.
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Accidental Bigamy

Someone can unknowingly commit bigamy if they think their previous marriage is legally over.

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Anna's second marriage resulted in accidental bigamy because her divorce wasn't finalized.
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