Pronunciation: /oʊvərt ækt/
noun An overt act is a physical action or behavior that is open, observable, and not hidden or secret.
A1 An overt act of kindness can make someone's day.
A2 The suspect's overt act of stealing was caught on camera.
B1 The prosecutor argued that the defendant's overt act was premeditated.
B2 The politician's overt act of bribery led to their downfall.
C1 The committee determined that the CEO's overt act of fraud was intentional.
C2 The court ruled that the defendant's overt act of violence was inexcusable.
adjective The word 'overt' describes something that is clearly shown or easily observable.
A1 The overt act of kindness made her day.
A2 His overt act of generosity towards his friends was well appreciated.
B1 The overt act of vandalism caused damage to the property.
B2 The overt act of rebellion led to a full-blown revolution.
C1 The overt act of espionage was carefully planned and executed.
C2 The overt act of aggression sparked an international conflict.
formal The prosecution must prove that the defendant committed an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.
informal The cops caught him red-handed while he was in the middle of an overt act.
slang He got busted while trying to pull off that overt act.
figurative His decision to quit his job was seen as an overt act of rebellion against the company.
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