Man`i*fes"to (?), n.; pl.
Manifestoes (#). [It. manifesto. See
Manifest, n. & a.] 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. Bouvier.
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.