Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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overt act
Criminal law. 1. An act that indicates an intent to kill or seriously harm another person and thus gives that person a justification to use self-defense. 2. An outward act, however innocent in itself, done in furtherance of a conspiracy, treason, or criminal attempt. ( An overt act is usu. a required element of these crimes. 3. See ACTUS REDS. - Also termed positive act.