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tutrix
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A quick definition of tutrix:
A tutrix is an old-fashioned word for a female tutor, which means someone who teaches you things. A tutor can be a private teacher or someone who takes care of a child's education. In Roman and civil law, a tutor is also a guardian appointed to take care of a minor's person and estate. There are different types of tutors, such as a tutor-at-law, a tutor appointed by a will, or a tutor appointed by the court. Sometimes, a person called an undertutor is appointed to represent a minor when their interests conflict with those of the tutor.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A tutrix is an archaic term for a female tutor, which is someone who teaches privately. In Roman and civil law, a tutrix can also refer to a guardian appointed to take care of a minor's person and estate.
Examples:
- A young girl in the 1800s might have had a tutrix who taught her how to read and write.
- In Roman law, a tutrix would be appointed to take care of a young girl's inheritance until she came of age.
These examples illustrate how a tutrix could be a teacher or a guardian, depending on the context. In both cases, the tutrix would have a responsibility to educate or care for a young person.