Meaning of in specie | Babel Free

Definitions

1. In respect to kind
   not-comparable, obsolete
2. In the actual form, especially in the context of a distribution of assets or a loan repayment.
   not-comparable
3. In coin or monetary metal, in contrast to fiat currency or other paper.
   not-comparable

Examples

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

“"The estate of £500 a-year I have given to you, Mr Jones: and as I know the inconvenience which attends the want of ready money, I have added £1000 in specie."”

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