1. A clear, direct, and unambiguous reference to something that is stated openly and distinctly without implication or inference
The contract requires an explicit mention of all terms and conditions.
O contrato exige uma menção explícita de todos os termos e condições.
2. An unmistakable citation or acknowledgment of a person, thing, or idea in text, speech, or documentation
The author made an explicit mention of his sources in the bibliography.
O autor fez uma menção explícita de suas fontes na bibliografia.