doctrine of illusory coverageglossary / DOCTRINE OF ILLUSORY COVERAGE doctrine of illusory coverage. A rule requiring an insurance policy to be interpreted so that it is not merely a delusion to the insured. [Cases: Insurance 2090. C.J.S. Insurance § 58.] 词条贡献者 译员张宏,知名法学院法律翻译专业,专注翻译各种与调查与白领犯罪辩护有关的法律文件。