01 abl. 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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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.
Phrases & compounds
In specie —
in precise or definite form; specifically; according to the exact terms; of the very thing.