in specie 1. 照原样，(以)同样方式(或种类) ready to return insult in specie 准备对别人的侮辱以牙还牙 His duties are in specie identical with your own. 他的责任和你自己的责任一模一样。 2. 以硬币形式，用硬币 payment in specie 硬币支付 3. 【律】不折不扣地，照式照样地 an agreement to be carried out in specie 一项需要不折不扣执行的协议