Legal Definitions - tutrix

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.