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

I gathered checks, signed Nancy McCabe, Executrix, and turned them over to the estate account.

From Salon

The bank officer insisted I put down the word "Executrix" next to my name.

From Salon

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

From Salon

The bank officer insisted I put down the word "Executrix" next to my name.

From Salon

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

From Salon

Related Words

• agent
• custodian
• executor