specific

specific
spe·cif·ic /spə-'si-fik/ adj
1: relating to a particular thing
2: intended for or restricted to a particular end or object
3: being of a particularly identified kind or nature
spe·cif·i·cal·ly /-i-klē, -kə-lē/ adv
spec·i·fic·i·ty /ˌspe-sə-'fi-sə-tē/ n

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

specific
I adjective appropriate, categorical certain, characteristic, definite, denominational, determinate, determined, different, disertus, distinctive, divisional, endemic, endemical, esoteric, especial, exact, exceptional, exclusive, explicit, express, idiomatic, idiosyncratic, idiosyncratical, indigenous, individual, individualistic, limited, marked, narrow, out of the ordinary, particular, peculiar, peculiaris, precise, precisely formulated, proprius, respective, restricted, sectarian, select, special, uncommon, unique, unusual associated concepts: specific bequest, specific denial, specific devise, specific legacy, specific performance II index actual, certain (particular), concrete, descriptive, detailed, exact, explicit, express, particular (individual), particular, personal (individual), point (item), precise, regional, said, special, technical, technicality

Burton's Legal Thesaurus. . 2006


specific
adj.
Clearly stated or identified; precisely defined; explicit.
v.
specify
n.
specification

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.

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  • Specific — Spe*cif ic, n. 1. (Med.) A specific remedy. See {Specific}, a., 3. [1913 Webster] His parents were weak enough to believe that the royal touch was a specific for this malady. Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 2. Anything having peculiar adaption to the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • specific — ► ADJECTIVE 1) clearly defined or identified. 2) precise and clear. 3) (specific to) belonging or relating uniquely to. 4) relating to species or a species. ► NOUN (specifics) ▪ precise details …   English terms dictionary

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