specialty

English

/ˈspɛʃəlti/

noun
Definitions
  • That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent.
  • (obsolete) Particularity.
  • A particular or peculiar case.
  • An attribute or quality peculiar to a species.
  • (legal) A contract or obligation under seal; a contract by deed; a writing, under seal, given as security for a debt particularly specified.

Etymology

Derived from Old French specialte derived from Latin specialitas.

Origin

Latin

specialitas

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