지폐나 어음이 아닌 금속으로 된 동전 형태의 화폐
Money in the form of coins rather than paper notes or bills.
예문:
"The central bank maintains a significant reserve of gold and silver specie to stabilize the economy."
"During the financial crisis, many investors preferred holding specie over depreciating paper currency."
"The merchant insisted on being paid in specie to avoid the risks associated with promissory notes."
가치에 상응하는 대용물이 아닌 지정된 물건의 실제 형태나 원형
The actual or precise form of something specified, rather than an equivalent in value.
예문:
"The court ruled that the stolen heirloom must be returned in specie to the rightful owner."
"It is often difficult for a plaintiff to recover specific property in specie after it has been sold to a third party."