polygamy

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Some reports said they had converted to Islam, which allows polygamy, to marry - a claim Dharmendra later denied.

From BBC

As the California colony expanded, Young became increasingly concerned that its residents were straying too far from the church, and that some had perhaps become disillusioned with some of its practices, including polygamy.

From New York Times

Neither law gives a minimum age for marriage consent, while the customary law allows polygamy.

From Reuters

South Africa has one of the world's most liberal constitutions, embracing same-sex marriages for all and polygamy for men.

From BBC

Ziona Chana, the head of a religious sect that practiced polygamy, died on Sunday, leaving behind 38 wives, 89 children and 36 grandchildren.

From BBC