Coverture in United Kingdom

Definition of Coverture

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Coverture :

The status of a woman during, and arising out of, marriage. At common law a wife “lost” her own personality, which became incorporated into that of her husband, and could only act under his protection and “cover”. Married women no longer suffer disabilities as a result of coverture.

See also unity of personality.