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Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910), Anderson (1889)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

Having a certain form or designation; observing a certain form; particular; precise. Burrill.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Having a certain form or designation; observing a certain form; particular; precise. As to specific "Denial," "Devise," "Legacy," and "Performance," sce those titles.

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

Characterizing a species (q. v.), a particular kind; particular; definite; limited, restricted. Opposed to general, q. v. As, specific or a specific — intent, legacy, performance, duty, qq. v.