Definition of coverture in English:

coverture

noun ˈkʌvətjʊəˈkəvərtʃ(ʊ)ər

1literary mass noun Protective or concealing covering.
〈诗/文〉遮蔽物；覆盖物
Example sentencesExamples
- With a lucid discussion of the constraints of coverture, Cott undercuts such symbolism and outlines the ironies which underlay.
- They attacked suddenly and skilfully using natural covertures, destroy our positions one after another by the direct fire.
- You must have indeed shed a silent tear and perhaps given a bit of help to those who crave for your covertures.
- Secondly, it allows us to view a world beyond coverture and crime which has consumed so much scholarly energy in recent years.
2Law
historical The legal status of a married woman, considered to be under her husband's protection and authority.
〔律〕〈史〉（受丈夫保护和管制的）已婚妇女的法律地位
Example sentencesExamples
- A husband could make a special legal claim under coverture if his wife was injured in an accident.
- Feminist reformers also challenged coverture by invoking equality.
- Under coverture a married woman could not sue or be sued unless her husband was party to the suit.
- After all, it is impossible to understand the doctrine of coverture.
- With few exceptions, coverture is now dead and gone.

Origin

Middle English (originally denoting a coverlet or garment): from Old French, from covrir 'to cover'.

Definition of coverture in US English:

coverture

nounˈkəvərCH(o͝o)ərˈkəvərtʃ(ʊ)ər

1literary Protective or concealing covering.
〈诗/文〉遮蔽物；覆盖物
Example sentencesExamples
- With a lucid discussion of the constraints of coverture, Cott undercuts such symbolism and outlines the ironies which underlay.
- They attacked suddenly and skilfully using natural covertures, destroy our positions one after another by the direct fire.
- You must have indeed shed a silent tear and perhaps given a bit of help to those who crave for your covertures.
- Secondly, it allows us to view a world beyond coverture and crime which has consumed so much scholarly energy in recent years.
2Law
historical The legal status of a married woman, considered to be under her husband's protection and authority.
〔律〕〈史〉（受丈夫保护和管制的）已婚妇女的法律地位
Example sentencesExamples
- With few exceptions, coverture is now dead and gone.
- Under coverture a married woman could not sue or be sued unless her husband was party to the suit.
- A husband could make a special legal claim under coverture if his wife was injured in an accident.
- Feminist reformers also challenged coverture by invoking equality.
- After all, it is impossible to understand the doctrine of coverture.

Origin

Middle English (originally denoting a coverlet or garment): from Old French, from covrir ‘to cover’.

词汇	coverture
释义	Definition of coverture in English: coverture noun ˈkʌvətjʊəˈkəvərtʃ(ʊ)ər 1literary mass noun Protective or concealing covering. 〈诗/文〉遮蔽物；覆盖物 Example sentencesExamples With a lucid discussion of the constraints of coverture, Cott undercuts such symbolism and outlines the ironies which underlay. They attacked suddenly and skilfully using natural covertures, destroy our positions one after another by the direct fire. You must have indeed shed a silent tear and perhaps given a bit of help to those who crave for your covertures. Secondly, it allows us to view a world beyond coverture and crime which has consumed so much scholarly energy in recent years. 2Law historical The legal status of a married woman, considered to be under her husband's protection and authority. 〔律〕〈史〉（受丈夫保护和管制的）已婚妇女的法律地位 Example sentencesExamples A husband could make a special legal claim under coverture if his wife was injured in an accident. Feminist reformers also challenged coverture by invoking equality. Under coverture a married woman could not sue or be sued unless her husband was party to the suit. After all, it is impossible to understand the doctrine of coverture. With few exceptions, coverture is now dead and gone. Origin Middle English (originally denoting a coverlet or garment): from Old French, from covrir 'to cover'. Definition of coverture in US English: coverture nounˈkəvərCH(o͝o)ərˈkəvərtʃ(ʊ)ər 1literary Protective or concealing covering. 〈诗/文〉遮蔽物；覆盖物 Example sentencesExamples With a lucid discussion of the constraints of coverture, Cott undercuts such symbolism and outlines the ironies which underlay. They attacked suddenly and skilfully using natural covertures, destroy our positions one after another by the direct fire. You must have indeed shed a silent tear and perhaps given a bit of help to those who crave for your covertures. Secondly, it allows us to view a world beyond coverture and crime which has consumed so much scholarly energy in recent years. 2Law historical The legal status of a married woman, considered to be under her husband's protection and authority. 〔律〕〈史〉（受丈夫保护和管制的）已婚妇女的法律地位 Example sentencesExamples With few exceptions, coverture is now dead and gone. Under coverture a married woman could not sue or be sued unless her husband was party to the suit. A husband could make a special legal claim under coverture if his wife was injured in an accident. Feminist reformers also challenged coverture by invoking equality. After all, it is impossible to understand the doctrine of coverture. Origin Middle English (originally denoting a coverlet or garment): from Old French, from covrir ‘to cover’.
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