specific performance
noun
1
: the performance of a legal contract strictly or substantially according to its terms
2
: an equitable remedy enjoining specific performance
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While the lineup was announced Thursday, specific performance dates for each act have not been released.
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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
The waiver is often used to hire candidates with exceptionally strong managerial skills when a district faces specific performance challenges, like Fort Worth ISD has in recent years, according to TEA.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
The recent practice of inviting people of color to attend specific performances is an attempt by theater companies to diversify their audiences.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2025
One of the more interesting features of the litigation is whether the court will enforce a specific performance provision in the Rose Bowl lease.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
The waiver is often used to hire candidates with exceptionally strong managerial skills when a district faces specific performance challenges, like Fort Worth ISD has in recent years, according to TEA.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
The recent practice of inviting people of color to attend specific performances is an attempt by theater companies to diversify their audiences.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2025
One of the more interesting features of the litigation is whether the court will enforce a specific performance provision in the Rose Bowl lease.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Specific performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specific%20performance. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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