Specie
noun
1.
coined money; coin.
Idioms
2.
in specie,
in the same kind.
(of money) in coin.
in a similar manner; in kind:
Such treachery should be repaid in specie.
Law. in the identical shape, form, etc., as specified.
noun, Nonstandard.
1.
species.
noun
1.
coin money, as distinguished from bullion or paper money
2.
in specie
(of money) in coin
in kind
(law) in the actual form specified
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