overt

Definition of Overt in English :

1. open, overt

open and observable; not secret or hidden

Example Sentences:
'an overt lie'
'overt hostility'
'overt intelligence gathering'
'open ballots'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Overt

adjective

1.

open to view; observable

2. law

open; deliberate. Criminal intent may be inferred from an overt act

adjective

1.

not hidden; open; observable; apparent; manifest

2. Law

done openly and publicly, without attempt at concealment and with evident intent

adj.

1. Open and observable; not hidden, concealed, or secret: overt hostility; overt intelligence gathering.

2. Of, relating to, or being military or intelligence operations sanctioned or mandated by Congress: overt aid to the rebels.