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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Manifesto

/mănˌ-əf-ĕs'-tōˌ/ · Man·i·fes·to · IPA /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.toʊ/
01 n. A public declaration, usually of a prince, sovereign, or other person claiming large powers, showing his intentions, or proclaiming his opi…
pl. Manifestoes ((#))
  1. 1.
    A public declaration, usually of a prince, sovereign, or other person claiming large powers, showing his intentions, or proclaiming his opinions and motives in reference to some act done or contemplated by him; as, a manifesto declaring the purpose of a prince to begin war, and explaining his motives.
    “it was proposed to draw up a manifesto, setting forth the grounds and motives of our taking arms.” Addison.
    “Frederick, in a public manifesto, appealed to the Empire against the insolent pretensions of the pope.” Milman.