The phrase "outward act" refers to a behavior or action that is observable or visible to others. It is something that can be seen or witnessed by people around you.
Sentences with «outward act»
In like manner, if I let myself believe anything on insufficient evidence, there may be no great harm done by the mere belief; it may be true after all, or I may never have occasion to exhibit it in outward acts. (goodreads.com)
In a peak performance culture getting and receiving feedback is seen as an outward act of caring and is provided and received masterfully. (inc.com)
Some of our outward acts are of a type which do not do much toward expressing our inner being no matter how well our body responds to our wishes for it. (religion-online.org)