executrix

[ ig-zek-yuh-triks ]

noun

, Law.

, plural ex·ec·u·tri·ces [ig-zek-y, uh, -, trahy, -seez], ex·ec·u·trix·es.

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

executrix

/ ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtrɪks /

noun

1. law a female executor Gender-neutral formexecutor

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.

From Salon

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

From US News

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.

From Washington Post

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• agent
• custodian
• executor