Testatrix
/ˈtɛstrɪks/
Definitions
- (n.) A woman who has made a legally valid will disposing of her estate.
The property was distributed according to the wishes of the testatrix.
Forms
- testatrices
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Commentary
Traditionally gender-specific; testatrix refers to a female testator.
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