Definition
digamy
noun
- the state or practice of being married twice, or marriage to a second person after the death or divorce of the first spouse
Usage: formal or legal context; sometimes used in historical or religious discussions
Examples
- In some historical periods, digamy was viewed with social disapproval.
- The church's stance on digamy has evolved over centuries.
- After her husband's death, she entered into digamy five years later.
- Digamy was more common in earlier eras due to higher mortality rates.
- The legal implications of digamy differ across various jurisdictions.