Inheritrix: meaning, definitions and examples
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inheritrix
[ ɪnˈhɛr.ɪ.trɪks ]
legal term
A female heir; a woman who inherits or is entitled to inherit property, titles, or rights from another.
Synonyms
female inheritor, female successor, heiress
Examples of usage
- She was the inheritrix of a vast estate left to her by her late uncle.
- The inheritrix of the throne was prepared to take on her new responsibilities.
- The inheritrix of the family fortune was determined to uphold its legacy.
Translations
Translations of the word "inheritrix" in other languages:
🇵🇹 herdeira
🇮🇳 उत्तराधिकारिणी
🇩🇪 Erbin
🇮🇩 pewaris perempuan
🇺🇦 спадкоємиця
🇵🇱 dziedziczka
🇯🇵 相続人 (そうぞくにん)
🇫🇷 héritière
🇪🇸 heredera
🇹🇷 mirasçı kadın
🇰🇷 상속녀 (상속인)
🇸🇦 وريثة
🇨🇿 dědička
🇸🇰 dedička
🇨🇳 女继承人 (nǚ jìchéngrén)
🇸🇮 dedinja
🇮🇸 erfingi kona
🇰🇿 мұрагер әйел
🇬🇪 მემკვიდრე ქალი
🇦🇿 varis qadın
🇲🇽 heredera
Etymology
The word 'inheritrix' is derived from the combination of 'inherit' and the Latin suffix '-trix', which denotes a female doer or agent. The term has been used in legal contexts to refer to a female heir for centuries, reflecting the gender-specific nature of inheritance laws in the past. Despite being less commonly used in modern language, 'inheritrix' continues to hold significance in discussions of inheritance and succession.
See also: disinherit, inherit, inheritance, inherited, inheritor.