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in specie
spe·cie S0614900 (spē′shē, -sē)n. Coined money; coin.Idiom: in specie1. In coin.2. In a similar manner; in kind: repaid the offense in specie.3. Law As specified. [From (in) specie, (in) the actual form, from Latin (in) speciē, (in) kind, ablative of speciēs; see species.]in specie
in specie1. Of money, in coin(s). To prevent a national buildup and subsequent devaluation of 1 and 2 cent coins, the Irish government is urging people to pay for more things in specie.2. In the same or a similar manner; in kind. Many are demanding that the dictator be punished in specie for the brutal murders of his regime.3. Of law, in the actual form or manner; as specified. In lieu of cash repayment, the assets of the property will be distributed in specie following liquidation.in specie1. In coin, as in The balance was to be paid only in specie. [First half of 1600s] 2. In a similar manner, in kind, as in They repaid the offense in specie. [Mid-1500s] Both usages are derived from the Latin in specie, meaning "in the actual form." in specie1. In coin.2. In a similar manner; in kind: repaid the offense in specie.3. Law As specified.In Specie
In SpecieSpecific; specifically. Thus, to decree performance in specie is to decree Specific Performance. In kind; in the same or like form. A thing is said to exist in specie when it retains its existence as a distinct individual of a particular class. |