administratrix
/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtrɪks/
noun
- A woman who manages or organizes the operations of a business, organization, or system (now less common; often replaced by 'administrator').
- The administratrix of the charity oversaw all fundraising events.
- The company's administratrix handled employee payroll and benefits.
- She served as the administratrix of the university's research department.
- A woman appointed by a court to manage the estate of someone who has died without leaving a will.
- The will designated his sister as the administratrix of his property.
- The court named her the administratrix of her uncle's estate.
- As administratrix, she was responsible for paying off the debts before distributing the inheritance.
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