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abl. of L. species sort, kind. Used in the phrase in specie, that is, in sort, in kind, in (its own) form.

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  1. abl. of L. species sort, kind. Used in the phrase in specie, that is, in sort, in kind, in (its own) form.
  2. n. Coin; hard money.
  3. n. coins collectively
  4. abl. of L. species sort, kind. Used in the phrase in specie, that is, in sort, in kind, in (its own) form. "[The king] expects a return in specie from them" [i. e., kindness for kindness]. Dryden. In specie (Law), in precise or definite form; specifically; according to the exact terms; of the very thing. Coin; hard money.
  5. abl. of L. species sort, kind. Used in the phrase in specie,that is, in sort, in kind, in (its own) form."[The king] expects a return in specie from them" [i. e., kindnessfor kindness]. Dryden.In specie (Law), in precise or definite form; specifically; accordingto the exact terms; of the very thing.
  6. n:100 n coins collectively