Legal Definitions - emptrix

Emptrix

In civil law, an emptrix refers specifically to a female buyer. It designates a woman who acquires goods, property, or services in a transaction where she is the purchaser.

• Example 1: Sarah signs a contract to purchase a new condominium from a developer. In this transaction, Sarah is the emptrix because she is the female party acquiring the property through a legal agreement.

• Example 2: A gallery owner, Ms. Chen, agrees to buy a new sculpture from an artist for her collection. Ms. Chen, as the woman making the purchase, would be considered the emptrix in this art acquisition agreement, establishing her role as the buyer.

• Example 3: During a local farmers' market, Maria pays a vendor for a basket of fresh produce. Maria, by purchasing the goods and entering into this commercial exchange, acts as the emptrix.