| 词汇 | executrix |
| 释义 | executrix noun[ C ] uk /ɪɡˈzek.jə.trɪks/ us /ɪɡˈzek.jə.trɪks/pluralexecutrixes or executrices a female executor of a will(= someone who makes sure that things are done according to a dead person's legally recorded wishes): She was appointed executrix of her grandmother's estate. Executors and executrixes are called often called "trustees". Sarah, a close friend of the family, served as executrix of the will. She was acting in her capacity as executrix of his estate. Mrs Jones was the executrix named in his will. The executrix of the deceased's estate sued the council, alleging negligence. Inheriting & bequeathing assign beneficiary bequeath bequest cadger co-executor heir heir apparent heiress heirless heirloom inherit inheritance legacy patrimony pond life pond scum primogeniture probate settle executrix | Business Englishexecutrix noun[ C ] LAWuk /ɪɡˈzekjʊtrɪks/uspluralexecutrices a female executor: Can a niece of my wife be an executrix and also beneficiary of a will? Examples of executrixexecutrix Men frequently appointed their wives as executrices and left them bequests of land. It cannot be assumed that all widows wished to be appointed as executrix. The widow was appointed sole executrix in 63 per cent of cases ; it is not specified whether they had supervisors. He sealed his love, approval, and trust in his wife's abilities to meet this request by nominating her his sole executrix. Many such cases, particularly in the vice-chancellor's court, involved the administration of a late husband's estate by the numerous widows named as executrices. The low rate at which widows were appointed sole executrix in the fifteenth century may be a result of the higher proportion of wealthy will-makers in this period. A female executor is called an "executrix"; so why is a female director not called a "directorix"? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That being so, he had left a will leaving everything to his wife who was the sole executrix. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The claim was challenged and compensation was reduced by half because she had sued only in her own name and not as the executrix of her husband's estate. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 She was the great love of his life and ultimately his literary executrix. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. But in this instance the circumstances favoured the respondent executrix and spouse (at 107). From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. She survives him, is his executrix/executor and holds the rights to all his work. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. He bequeathed most of his leases and goods to his wife, whom he appointed his sole executrix. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. His widow claimed under his life insurance policy as executrix. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. His will made her sole executrix of his estate and paid tribute to her friendship and affection. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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