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- DictionaryTes·ta·trix/teˈstāˌtriks/
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- 1. a woman who has made a will or given a legacy.
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: a woman who is a testator. Word History. Etymology. Late Latin, feminine of testator. First Known Use. 1564, in the meaning defined above. Time Traveler. The first known use of testatrix was in 1564. See more words from the same year. Dictionary Entries Near testatrix. testator. testatrix. testatum. See More Nearby Entries. Cite this Entry. Style
testatrix. [ te- stey-triks ] show ipa. noun, plural tes·ta·tri·ces [te-stey-truh-seez, tes-tuh-trahy-seez], Law. a woman who makes a will. a woman who has died leaving a valid will. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip.
Definition of "testatrix" A woman who writes or has written a will ; How to use "testatrix" in a sentence. Despite her illness, the testatrix managed to sign her will in the presence of two witnesses. She is appointed as the executor of the will by the testatrix herself. The lawyer ensured that the will clearly reflects the wishes of the testatrix.
1 day ago · testatrix in American English. (teˈsteitrɪks) noun Word forms: plural testatrices (teˈsteitrəˌsiz, ˌtestəˈtraisiz) Law. 1. a woman who makes a will. 2. a woman who has died leaving a valid will. USAGE See -trix. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.
Testatrix is an antiquated term used for a female testator. The term testator is now used regardless of gender identity. [Last updated in March of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team]
2 days ago · testatrix in American English. (teˈsteitrɪks) noun Word forms: plural testatrices (teˈsteitrəˌsiz, ˌtestəˈtraisiz) Law. 1. a woman who makes a will. 2. a woman who has died leaving a valid will. USAGE See -trix. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.
6 days ago · testatrix. Definitions of testatrix. noun. a female testator. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. MLA.