Associations to the word «Coverture»

Wiktionary

COVERTURE, noun. (legal) A common law doctrine developed in England during the Middle Ages, whereby a woman's legal existence, upon marriage, was subsumed by that of her husband, particularly with regard to ownership of property and protection.
COVERTURE, noun. Alternative spelling of couverture
COVERTURE, noun. Shelter, hiding place.

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