What is another word for executrix?
Pronunciation: [ɛɡzˈɛkjuːtɹˌɪks] (IPA) 
Executrix is a legal term that refers to a female executor or the woman responsible for carrying out the last will and testament of the deceased. However, there are several synonyms for the word executrix which are rarely used nowadays. These terms include administratrix, proposita, administratress, testatrix, and executress. The term administratrix is usually used when a woman is responsible for administering the estate of her deceased husband. Proposita refers to the female head of a family or clan. Testatrix is often used to describe a woman who makes a will. However, the term executress has been considered outdated and inappropriate as it implies gender discrimination.
