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    ‖Specie , 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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    “[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.
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    Specie , n. [Formed as a singular from species, in sense 5.] Coin; hard money.
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