Specie
Specie , abl.
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].
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In specie (Law) , in precise or definite form; specifically; according to the exact terms; of the very thing.
Specie , noun
[Formed as a singular from species, in sense 5.]
Coin; hard money.