Made known distinctly and explicitly, and not left to inference or im-plication. Declared in terms; set forth in words. Manifested by direct and appropri-ate language, as distinguished from that which is inferred from conduct. The word is usually contrasted with “Implied.” State v. Denny, 118 Ind.’ 449, 21 N. E. 274, 4 I
Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
