executrix

Definition of "executrix"
  1. Historical term for a woman appointed in a will to distribute the property of someone who has died, now commonly known as the executor or personal representative
How to use "executrix" in a sentence
  1. In her will, she assigned her sister as the executrix of her estate.
  2. The lawyer explained that as an executrix, her main duty was to distribute her uncle's assets as per his wishes.
  3. After her brother's sudden death, she found herself in the unfamiliar role of an executrix.

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