Dictionary
spe•cie
Pronunciation: (spē'shē, -sē), [key]—
n.
1. coined money; coin.
2. in specie,
a. in the same kind.
b. (of money) in coin.
c. in a similar manner; in kind:
Such treachery should be repaid in specie.
d. Law.in the identical shape, form, etc., as specified.
spe•cie
Pronunciation: (spē'shē, -sē), [key]—
n. Nonstandard.
species.
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