Definition of administratrix in English:
administratrix
nounPlural administratrixes, Plural administratrices ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪtrɪksədˈmɪnəˌstreɪtrɪks
Law A female administrator of an estate.
Example sentencesExamples
- He subsequently died and his mother continued his proceedings for medical negligence as administratrix of his estate.
- The administratrix testified about gifts made or not made by John to his children before his death as follows.
- We do, however, think that the particular case of the widow / administratrix illustrates a potential defect in the current law and that it should be remedied.
- The three sons of Mr Lionel Smith, whose administratrix is the respondent, were the beneficiaries.
- The administratrices had not obtained a grant of administration by the time the action started.
Origin
Mid 16th century: Latin, feminine of administrator (see administrator).
Definition of administratrix in US English:
administratrix
nounədˈminəˌstrātriksədˈmɪnəˌstreɪtrɪks
Law A female administrator of an estate.
Example sentencesExamples
- The three sons of Mr Lionel Smith, whose administratrix is the respondent, were the beneficiaries.
- He subsequently died and his mother continued his proceedings for medical negligence as administratrix of his estate.
- We do, however, think that the particular case of the widow / administratrix illustrates a potential defect in the current law and that it should be remedied.
- The administratrices had not obtained a grant of administration by the time the action started.
- The administratrix testified about gifts made or not made by John to his children before his death as follows.
Origin
Mid 16th century: Latin, feminine of administrator (see administrator).