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specific performance

American

noun

Law.

(especially in the sale of land) literal compliance with one's contractual promises pursuant to a judicial mandate.

specific performance British

noun

law a remedy awarded by a court requiring a person to fulfil obligations under a contract where damages are an insufficient remedy

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Etymology

Origin of specific performance

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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AI gains confidence by delivering dependable performance that is consistently fast and responsive and by making clear that privacy and security are built in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Since then, every turntable release from the company has been expensive and for home use, which is a letdown for many DJs who still highly value the SL-1200MK series as a dependable performance workhorse.

From The Verge • Jan. 7, 2019

This setup provides speed and range with a shallow draft while the wide beam and aggressive deadrise provide dependable performance.

From Time Magazine Archive

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