administratrix

/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtrɪks/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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