in specie

adverb

Meaning

In respect to kind
In the actual form, especially in the context of a distribution of assets or a loan repayment.
In coin or monetary metal, in contrast to fiat currency or other paper.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

particularistically(English)imparticular(English)particularizingly(English)especially(English)spec.(English)particularly(English)generically(English)extraspecifically(English)

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Sources

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