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| Legal status of polygamy |
| Recognized under civil law |
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| Recognized in some regions |
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| Foreign marriages recognized |
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| Recognized under customary law |
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| Status in other jurisdictions |
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| Notes |
- 1 Illegal in all forms; Muslims exempt
- 2 Regions governed by Sharia
- * In certain countries and regions, only Muslims may legally contract a polygamous marriage
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The practice of polygamy is legal in Lesotho,[1] though such marriages are not recognized under civil law. However, customary law allows for such unions,[2] which while not recognized as legal marriages by the government, allow the spouses a variety of benefits such as child custody and inheritance rights.
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