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overt definition

overt (ō vʉrt′, ō′vʉrt′)

adjective

  1. not hidden; open; observable; apparent; manifest
  2. Law done openly and publicly, without attempt at concealment and with evident intent

Etymology: ME overte < MFr overt, pp. of ovrir, to open < VL *operire < L aperire, to open: see aperture

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