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executrix
[ig-zek-yuh-triks]
noun
plural
executrices, executrixesa woman named in a decedent's will to carry out the provisions of that will.
executrix
/ ɪɡˈɛʊٰɪ /
noun
Gender-neutral form: executor.law a female executor
Gender Note
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of executrix1
Example Sentences
Young, clean-shaven, tie knotted at his throat, he even helpfully spelled the word executrix for me.
"You must be appointed by a judge as the executor, executrix, administrator or whatever the appropriate title is."
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.
Pennell, Whistler's executrix was denied an injunction to prevent the use of biographical information obtained from the receivers of letters.
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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