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Marriage in legal terms is defined as a union typically between a man and a woman recognized and sanctioned by society and law. The union is regulated by rules, attitudes, beliefs and customs.
The term Fornication (Sexual relation between a man and woman who are not married to each other) does not adequately characterize the act of the second marriage when married legally.
Hence, option (a) is wrong answer.
The term Prostitution (sexual act for money) does not adequately characterize the act of the second marriage when married legally.
Hence, option (b) is wrong answer.
The term Adultery (voluntary sex between a married person and a person who is not the spouse of the individual) does not adequately characterize the act of the second marriage when married legally.
Hence, option (c) is wrong answer.
The term polygamy (act of having multiple wives) does not adequately characterize the act of the second marriage when married legally.
Hence, option (d) is wrong answer.
The term Bigamy (act of marrying second spouse) adequately characterizes the act of the second marriage when married legally.
Therefore, option 
is correct answer.
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