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The definition of overt is something that is out in the open.

(adjective)

An example of overt is public displays of affection.

See overt in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

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

Related Forms:

overtly adverb

See overt in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Open and observable; not hidden, concealed, or secret: overt hostility; overt intelligence gathering.
Of, relating to, or being military or intelligence operations sanctioned or mandated by Congress: overt aid to the rebels.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , past participle of ovrir, to open

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *ōperīre

Origin: , alteration (influenced by Latin cōperīre, to cover)

Origin: of Latin aperīre; see wer-⁴ in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

o·vertˈly adverb

o·vertˈness noun

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