polygamy

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Well, the problem is that polygamy is not good for society, even though it is good for some individuals.

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having more than one spouse at a time

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noun

having more than one spouse at a time

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for polygamy.

noun

having more than one spouse at a time

Example sentences

Well, the problem is that polygamy is not good for society, even though it is good for some individuals.

If tax evasion is harmful to society, polygamy is harmful to ugly, poor men.

The genetic conflict increases by the degree of polygamy.

People like to raise the issue of polygamy, and I can't honestly think of a good reason why polygamous marriage shouldn't be allowed either.

Why isn't pirating a movie also rape, murder, armed robbery and polygamy, and any other crime it doesn't fit the definition of?

Monogamy should decrease sibling-sibling genetic conflict, relative to polygamy, since you can expect to be more closely related to your siblings on average.

> Also, ironically, bigamy is not a violation of christian morality;While the Old Testament contains many examples of polygamy, all of them are neutral or bad examples.

>Secondly, is marriage really a civil right?Yes.>If you say yes, explain why campaigners aren't fighting to allow brother to marry sister, mother to marry son, or polygamous marriages which have a long history in many cultures?I think those rights should exist and I'd be shocked if there aren't organizations fighting for the legalization of polygamy.