English Dictionary

in specie

adv

(obsolete) In respect to kind / (law, finance) In the actual form, especially in the context of a distribution of assets or a loan repayment.

He treated all his employees in specie.

意味（1）

(obsolete) In respect to kind

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

意味（2）

(law, finance) In the actual form, especially in the context of a distribution of assets or a loan repayment.

意味（3）

(law, finance) In coin or monetary metal, in contrast to fiat currency or other paper.

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.