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noun, often attributive spe·cial·ty \ˈspe-shəl-tē\

Definition of specialty

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1 : a distinctive mark or quality
2a : a special object or class of objects: such as (1) : a legal agreement embodied in a sealed instrument (2) : a product of a special kind or of special excellence fried chicken is my specialtyb : the state of being special, distinctive, or peculiar
3 : something in which one specializes

Middle English specialte, from Anglo-French especialté, from Late Latin specialitat-, specialitas, from Latin specialis special

First Known Use: 15th century

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noun, often attributive spe·cial·ty \ˈspe-shəl-tē\

: something that a person or place is known for making or producing very well
: an area of study or business that a person specializes in or has special knowledge of

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noun spe·cial·ty \ˈspe-shəl-tē\

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: something for which a person or place is known Pancakes are my speciality. Good service is the restaurant's specialty.

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noun spe·cial·ty \ˈspesh-əl-tē\

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noun spe·cial·ty

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1 [from the special form of the contract] : formal contract at contract
2 : a doctrine providing that a person extradited can be prosecuted only for the charges described in the order for extradition
3 : real property (as a parcel of land or especially a structure) that is of such specialized character that no market for it exists and for which value upon condemnation is determined by the cost of reproduction less depreciation —used especially in New York