'The administratrices had not obtained a grant of administration by the time the action started.'
'He subsequently died and his mother continued his proceedings for medical negligence as administratrix of his estate.'
((n.) A woman who administers; esp., one who administers
the estate of an intestate, or to whom letters of administration have
been granted; a female administrator.)
Origin:
Mid 16th century: Latin, feminine of administrator (see administrator).