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COVERTURE

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There are 3 meanings of the word Coverture.

Coverture - as a noun

Chocolate prepared for covering cakes and sweets; such a covering.

A common law doctrine developed in england during the middle ages, whereby a woman's legal existence, upon marriage, was subsumed by that of her husband, particularly with regard to ownership of property and protection.

Shelter, hiding place.

Example Sentences

"Under the doctrine of coverture, a married woman could not own property in her own name."
"During the period of coverture, a woman's legal existence was almost completely merged with her husband's."
"The abolition of coverture in the 19th century marked a significant step towards women's rights and equality."
"The concept of coverture stemmed from the belief that a woman's identity and rights were dependent on her marital status."
"In England, coverture remained the law until the passage of the Married Women's Property Act in 1882."
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Word Game Points

Is COVERTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, coverture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COVERTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is COVERTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, coverture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COVERTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is COVERTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, coverture is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COVERTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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