cov·er·ture (k v  r-chr, -ch r )n. 1. a. A covering; a shelter. b. The state of being concealed; disguise. 2. Law The status of a married woman under common law. [Middle English, from Old French, from covert, covered; see covert.] |
coverture [ˈkʌvətʃə]
n
1. (Law) Law the condition or status of a married woman considered as being under the protection and influence of her husband
2. Rare shelter, concealment, or disguise
[from Old French, from covert covered; see covert]
coverture
Law. the status of a married woman.
See also: Womenthe status of a married woman.
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