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 资深译员姚坚,国际知名语言学院法律翻译专业,擅长翻译各类与主权诉讼,仲裁及债务解决相关的法律文件。