In specie

adverb

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.adverbIn respect to kind

"Although the power of a king is lesser in degree than an emperor, it is the similar in specie."

2.adverbIn the actual form, especially in the context of a distribution of assets or a loan repayment.

3.adverbIn coin or monetary metal, in contrast to fiat currency or other paper.

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