executrix
[ig-zek-yuh-triks]
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.
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Origin of executrix
Usage note
See -trix.
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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 TownGrace Dunlop Ecker
I have the will in my pocket: it will be as well to read it to you, as you are her executrix.
ValerieFrederick Marryat
It was a very young thing in the poor youth to make her executrix.
The Heir of RedclyffeCharlotte M. Yonge
His will declared the princess to be his sole heir and executrix.
The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2Rupert Hughes
"I prefer not to act as executrix of the will, Judge Hollenback," said Anne dully.
From the HousetopsGeorge Barr McCutcheon
executrix
noun plural executrices (ɪɡˌzɛkjʊˈtraɪsiːz) or executrixes
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