Administratrix

A woman to whom letters of administration have been granted and who administers the estate. When an administratrix marries, that fact does not prevent her from suing as such; Cosgrove v. Pitman, 103 Cal. 268, 37 Pac. 232; nor does the marriage of a feme sole annul her appointment; Hamilton v. Levy, 41 S. C. 374, 19 S. E. 610. ADMIRAL (Fr. amiral). A high officer or magistrate that hath the government of the king's navy, and the hearing of all causes belonging to the sea. Co well. See Admiralty. By statute of July 25, 1866, the active lists of lineofficers of the navy of the United States were divided into ten grades, of which the highest is that of admiral, and the next that of vice-admiral. By statute of Jan. 24, 1873, these grades ceased to exist when the offices became vacant, and the highest rank is rear-admiral.