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Definition of coexecutrix

coexecutrix

/koʊɪɡˈzɛkjətrɪks/
co · ex · ec · u · trix

Plural:coexecutrices
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coexecutrix Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A female joint executor; a woman appointed alongside one or more other individuals to administer the estate of a deceased person.

Example

"The testator designated his two eldest daughters to serve as coexecutrices of his estate to ensure his final wishes were managed together."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern legal terminology, gender-specific suffixes like '-trix' are largely falling out of use, with the gender-neutral term 'coexecutor' frequently applied to individuals regardless of sex.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'co-' (together) and 'executrix', which derives from Late Latin 'exsecutrix', the feminine form of 'exsecutor' (one who carries out a task).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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