Overt Act: Prosecuting a charge of treason typically requires proof of an
overt act—an open, observable action that demonstrates the treasonous intent
An overt act is translated into Swahili as
tendo la wazi or
kitendo cha wazi.
In legal contexts (such as criminal law, conspiracy, or treason), it refers to a clear, physical action done openly that proves a person's criminal intent, rather than just thinking or plotting about it secretly.
Key Meanings & Breakdown
- Overt: -a wazi (open, visible, public)
- Act: tendo or kitendo (an action or deed)
- Overt act: tendo la wazi / kitendo cha wazi kinachoonyesha nia ovu au ya jinai