executrix

[ig-zek-yuh-triks]

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noun, plural ex·ec·u·tri·ces

[ig-zek-yuh-trahy-seez] /ɪgˌzɛk yəˈtraɪ siz/, ex·ec·u·trix·es. Law.

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

Origin of executrix

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

Usage note

See -trix.

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Related Words for executrix

custodian, agent, executor, keeper, fiduciary, warden, guardian, executrix, administrator, enforcer

Examples from the Web for executrix

Historical Examples of executrix

The Executrix will continue to keep Tavern for ready money only.
A Portrait of Old George Town
Grace Dunlop Ecker
I have the will in my pocket: it will be as well to read it to you, as you are her executrix.
Valerie
Frederick Marryat
It was a very young thing in the poor youth to make her executrix.
The Heir of Redclyffe
Charlotte M. Yonge
His will declared the princess to be his sole heir and executrix.
The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2
Rupert Hughes
"I prefer not to act as executrix of the will, Judge Hollenback," said Anne dully.
From the Housetops
George Barr McCutcheon

British Dictionary definitions for executrix

executrix

noun plural executrices (ɪɡˌzɛkjʊˈtraɪsiːz) or executrixes

law a female executorGender-neutral form: executor

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