in specie

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in specie - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Specie \Spe"ci*e\,
     abl. of L. species sort, kind. Used in the phrase in specie,
     that is, in sort, in kind, in (its own) form.
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           "[The king] expects a return in specie from them" [i.
           e., kindness for kindness].              --Dryden.
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     In specie (Law), in precise or definite form; specifically;
        according to the exact terms; of the very thing.
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