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单词 coverture
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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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