deuterogamy

English

Etymology

From deutero- +‎ -gamy, from Ancient Greek. Literally, second wedding or marriage.

Noun

deuterogamy (uncountable)

  1. A second marriage, after the death of the first husband or wife; in distinction from bigamy, as defined in the old canon law.

Derived terms

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