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in specie

Adverb CEFR B2

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

Equivalents

العربيةعينا

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."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

in spite of oneself in state in statu quo in terrorem in that case in the distance

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