Polygamy in Niue
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Niue does not recognize polygamous marriages by civil law nor customary law.
The island previously had polygamy, with some thinking its removal was due to embracing Christianity[1]
Niue does not recognize polygamous marriages by civil law nor customary law.
The island previously had polygamy, with some thinking its removal was due to embracing Christianity[1]
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