Noun: coverture 'kú-vu(r),chur or 'kú-vu(r),tyûr
- (law, historical) the legal status of a married woman, considered to be under her husband's protection and authority
"Coverture limited women's rights to own property independently"
- A covering or something that covers
"The dense forest provided a natural coverture for the hidden cabin"
Derived forms: covertures
Encyclopedia: Coverture