What is another word for feme covert?
Pronunciation: [fˈiːm kə͡ʊvˈɜːt] (IPA) 
Feme covert is an archaic legal term used to describe a married woman who is under the legal authority of her husband. The term is outdated and no longer commonly used in modern legal contexts. However, there are several synonymous terms that are used today to describe the same concept. Some of these terms include a married woman, a wife, a spouse, a partner or a significant other. These terms are neutral and do not have the patriarchal and unequal connotations that feme covert does. The use of these terms acknowledges the legal equality of both partners in a marriage or a committed relationship.
