overt act

overt act
noun
: an outward act done in pursuance and manifestation of an intent or design that is not punishable in itself without such act:
a. : an act done in actual preparation for the illegal object and thereby sufficing for conviction
b. under the treason clause of the United States Constitution : an act of such nature as to sustain at least the finding that the accused gave aid and comfort to the enemy

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overt act noun
Something obviously done in execution of a criminal intent
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Main Entry:overt

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overt act,
Law. an open or outward act from which criminal intent is inferred.

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