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Overt Act

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

overt act


1 : an act directed toward another person that indicates an intent to kill or harm and that justifies self-defense
2 : an outward act that is done in furtherance of a conspiracy, of treason, or of the crime of attempt and that is usually a required element of such crimes for conviction even if it is legal in itself




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