Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
testatrix
Noun
/ˈtɛstətrɪks/
Definition
A female who has made a will.
Examples
- The testatrix specified that all her jewelry should go to her daughter.
- As a testatrix, she ensured her final wishes were clearly documented.
- The court recognized the testatrix’s will as valid after reviewing its contents.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to a woman who is legally recognized as having created a testament or will to declare how her property and assets should be distributed after her death.
Synonyms
- female testator
- woman who wills
- bequeather (feminine)
