coexecutrix: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely RareFormal, Legal
Quick answer
What does “coexecutrix” mean?
A female executor who is appointed jointly with one or more other persons to administer the estate of a deceased person.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A female executor who is appointed jointly with one or more other persons to administer the estate of a deceased person.
A woman who serves as one of multiple executors named in a will; specifically, a female co-executor.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning. The term is archaic in both jurisdictions, with 'co-executor' being the standard modern term.
Connotations
Connotes a formal, traditional, or old-fashioned legal document. May imply the will was drafted some time ago.
Frequency
Extremely rare in contemporary use in both the UK and US. More likely to be encountered in historical or very formal legal texts.
Grammar
How to Use “coexecutrix” in a Sentence
[Person X] was named coexecutrix with [Person Y].Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used only in the specific context of estate administration and probate law.
Academic
Might appear in historical or socio-linguistic studies discussing gendered language in law.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Exclusively a legal term, now largely superseded by 'co-executor'.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “coexecutrix”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “coexecutrix”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “coexecutrix”
- Misspelling as 'co-executress' or 'coexecutorix'. Using it in non-legal contexts. Assuming it is a current standard term.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is extremely rare in contemporary legal practice. Modern wills typically use the gender-neutral term 'co-executor'.
Historically, 'coexecutor'. The '-trix' suffix specifically denotes the female agent.
No. The term is specifically feminine. A man in the same role would be a 'coexecutor'.
The move towards gender-neutral language in law has rendered specifically gendered agent nouns like '-trix' archaic.
A female executor who is appointed jointly with one or more other persons to administer the estate of a deceased person.
Coexecutrix is usually formal, legal in register.
Coexecutrix: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɛkjʊtrɪks/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɛkjətrɪks/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
COEXECUTRIX: Think 'CO-' (together with) + 'EXECUT-' (from execute, to carry out) + '-TRIX' (female doer). A female who carries out a will together with others.
Conceptual Metaphor
LEGAL AGENCY IS A FEMALE AGENT (archaic).
Practice
Quiz
What is the most common modern equivalent of 'coexecutrix'?