Definitions
- Referring to the act of being married to two people at the same time. - Describing the illegal practice of having multiple spouses simultaneously. - Talking about a situation where someone enters into a second marriage while still legally married to another person.
- Referring to the act of remarrying after being divorced or widowed. - Describing the legal practice of entering into a second marriage after the end of a previous marriage. - Talking about a situation where someone marries again after the dissolution of their first marriage.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to marriage.
- 2Both words describe the act of entering into a second marriage.
- 3Both words involve the concept of having multiple spouses.
What is the difference?
- 1Legal status: Bigamy refers to the illegal act of being married to two people at the same time, while digamy refers to the legal act of remarrying after the end of a previous marriage.
- 2Timing: Bigamy occurs when someone enters into a second marriage while still legally married to another person, whereas digamy happens after the dissolution of a previous marriage.
- 3Connotation: Bigamy has a negative connotation as it is considered a criminal offense, while digamy does not carry the same negative connotation.
- 4Reason: Bigamy usually involves deception or intentional violation of marriage laws, while digamy can occur due to divorce or the death of a spouse.
- 5Frequency: Bigamy is relatively rare and frowned upon in most societies, while digamy is more common and accepted as a normal part of life.
Remember this!
Bigamy and digamy both involve the act of entering into a second marriage, but they differ in terms of legality, timing, connotation, reason, and frequency. Bigamy is the illegal act of being married to two people simultaneously, often involving deception or intentional violation of marriage laws. On the other hand, digamy is the legal act of remarrying after the end of a previous marriage, which can occur due to divorce or the death of a spouse.
