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.
