In cultures where monogamy is mandated, bigamy is the act of entering into a marriage with one person while still legally married to another. A legal or de facto separation of the couple does not alter their marital status as married persons.

What bigamist means?

: the crime of marrying someone while still legally married to someone else — compare polygamy. Other Words from bigamy. bigamist \ -​mist \ noun. History and Etymology for bigamy. Medieval Latin bigamia, ultimately from Latin bi- two + Greek gamos marriage.

Can you go to jail for bigamy?

In California, the crime of bigamy is considered a wobbler charge, which means that bigamy may be charged as a misdemeanor or as a felony. ... Felony bigamy criminal charges carry a maximum punishment of a three year jail sentence. Misdemeanor bigamy criminal charges carry a maximum punishment of a one year jai sentencel.