a special or distinctive quality, mark, state, or condition.

a special subject of study, line of work, area of interest, or the like

His specialty is art criticism.

an article or service particularly dealt in, rendered, manufactured, etc., or one to which the provider, dealer, or manufacturer claims to devote special care

The manufacturer's specialty is fine hats.

an article of unusual or superior design or quality.

a novelty; a new article.

an article with such strong consumer demand that it is at least partially removed from price competition.

a special or particular point, item, matter, characteristic, or peculiarity.

Law .

a special agreement, contract, etc., expressed in an instrument under seal.

a negotiable instrument not under seal.

Theater . (in vaudeville)

performing or performed in a manner that is unusual or not customary for a type of act, esp. a performance involving dexterity or ingenuity, as a patter song

specialty actor; specialty act.

(of a song or dance) isolated from the rest of the show

specialty number.

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