What is another word for Coverture?

Pronunciation: [kˈʌvət͡ʃə] (IPA)

Coverture is an archaic legal term that once referred to the legal doctrine under which a married woman's legal rights and obligations were subsumed by those of her husband. There are several synonyms for the word coverture, including the terms "marital unity," "femme covert," or simply "wife." The concept of coverture was prevalent in English common law until the late 19th century, but it has since been abolished in most jurisdictions. Historically, it was believed that a woman's primary responsibility was to her husband, and the doctrine of coverture reflected that belief. Today, however, women enjoy equal rights under the law, and the legal concept of coverture has become largely irrelevant.

What are the hypernyms for Coverture?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    law, legal right, marriage law, Marriage Rights, Spousal Rights.

Usage examples for Coverture

It was plain he was troubled; plain too he was only waiting for the Coverture of the house to speak.
"Weighed and Wanting"
George MacDonald
We do not suppose that many Germans of that day loved books for their delicate appearance, or the damask and satin of their 'pleasant Coverture.
"The Great Book-Collectors"
Charles Isaac Elton and Mary Augusta Elton
A settlement made upon the wife in contemplation of marriage, and in consideration of her fortune, will entitle the representatives of the husband, though he die before his wife, to the whole of her goods and chattels, whether reduced into possession or not during the Coverture.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly

Related words: coverture marriage, wives' rights, coverture property, coverture law, coverture agreement, coverture effect, british coverture law

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