Specifically

/spɪˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/ · adverb

Meaning

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly..

Definitions by Sense

1. In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.
2. For a specific purpose or reason.

Example Sentences

A provision of law may not be construed as requiring a new grant to be awarded to a specified non-Federal Government entity unless that provision of law (1) specifically refers to this subsection; specifically identifies the particular non-Federal Government entity involved; and (3) specifically states that the award to that entity is required by such provision of law in contravention of the policy set forth in subsection (a).

Unless specifically waived by the IRB, all subjects, or their legally authorized representatives, must document that they are consenting to participate in any research project that is approved by the University of North Dakota Institutional Review Board.

Unless a rule or statute specifically states otherwise, a pleading need not be verified or accompanied by an affidavit.

Many laws are directed specifically at child abuse.

This was widely interpreted to mean that slavery was once more firmly illegal in England. However, the "positive law" mentioned–i.e., a direct law specifically enabling slavery–existed in many British colonies (although not all), since these colonies had a degree of freedom to write their own law apart from that of the home country.

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Word Forms

• more specifically
• most specifically
• especifically

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