coverture (0 synonym found)

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Definition of coverture:

(n) : in common law, the state of a married woman whereby the existence of the wife was for many civil purposes merged with that of her husband, particularly with regard to ownership of property
Definition of coverture:

(n) : in common law, the state of a married woman whereby the existence of the wife was for many civil purposes merged with that of her husband, particularly with regard to ownership of property
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