Explicit

(eks-plĭs'it), a. [Lat. explicitum, p. p. of explicare, to unfold; Fr. explicite, Sp. explicito, It. esplicito. See EXPLICATE.] 1. Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated; plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; as, an explicit proposition or declaration.

The language of the charter was too explicit to admit of a doubt. Bancroft.

2Sense 2. Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; plain; — applied to persons; as, he was explicit in his statement.

Synonyms— Express; clear; plain; open; unreserved; unambiguous. — EXPLICIT, EXPRESS. Explicit denotes something which is set forth in the plainest language, so that it can not be misunderstood; as, an explicit promise. Express is stronger than explicit: it adds force to clearness. An express promise or engagement is not only unambiguous, but stands out in bold relief, with the most binding hold on the conscience. An explicit statement; a clear and explicit notion; explicit directions: no words can be more explicit. An express command, an express prohibition. “In express terms, I deny the competency of this body to pass an act which surrenders the government of Ireland to the English House of Parliament.”

Plunkett.