executrix

[ig-zek-yuh-triks]

noun

Law.

plural

executrices, executrixes 

1. a woman named in a decedent's will to carry out the provisions of that will.

executrix

/ ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtrɪks /

noun

1. Gender-neutral form: executor. law a female executor

Gender Note

See -trix.

Word History and Origins

Origin of executrix¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin execūtrīx; executor, -trix

Example Sentences

Young, clean-shaven, tie knotted at his throat, he even helpfully spelled the word executrix for me.

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"You must be appointed by a judge as the executor, executrix, administrator or whatever the appropriate title is."

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Cate, meanwhile, became executrix of her mother’s estate and president of the Elizabeth Edwards Foundation, which she helped create, and it seemed clear she was her mother’s daughter.

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Pennell, Whistler's executrix was denied an injunction to prevent the use of biographical information obtained from the receivers of letters.

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He died about two years afterwards, but left his aunt, Mrs. Palmer, sole executrix of his property, and commended his children to her care.

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Related Words

• agent 
• custodian 
• executor