polygamy

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The having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having several wives, at the same time; -- opposed to monogamy; as, the nations of the East practiced polygamy. See the Note under Bigamy, and cf. Polyandry.

The state or habit of having more than one mate.

The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.

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African Independent Churches have sometimes referred to those parts of the Old Testament that describe polygamy in defending the practice. Source: Internet

After that Jacob preached against the practice of polygamy: "Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the Lord: For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife; and concubines he shall have none." Source: Internet

Adalbert opposed the participation of Christians in the slave trade and complained of polygamy and idolatry, which were common among the people. Source: Internet

Although child marriage was rare among Muslims, widow-remarriage and polygamy was considered a common phenomenon. Source: Internet

Although the New Testament is largely silent on polygamy, some point to Jesus's repetition of the earlier scriptures, noting that a man and a wife "shall become one flesh". Source: Internet

Both of these women, Ann Eliza and Fanny, testify to the happiness of the very early Church members before polygamy began to be practiced. Source: Internet

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