Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feme-covert

Noun

/ˌfiːm ˈkʌv.ɜːt/

Definition

A married woman, particularly in the context of her legal status and rights.

Examples

Historically, a feme-covert could not enter contracts or own property independently.
In tribunals, the status of a feme-covert was often a determining factor in legal proceedings.

Meaning

The term refers to a woman whose legal rights and obligations are subsumed under those of her husband upon marriage, a concept rooted in historical legal frameworks.