Definition for MAN'I-FEST, or MAN-I-FEST'O

MAN'I-FEST, or MAN-I-FEST'O, n. [It. manifesto; L. manifestus, manifest.]

A public declaration, usually of a prince or sovereign, showing his intentions, or proclaiming his opinions and motives; as, a manifesto declaring the purpose of a prince to begin war, and explaining his motives. Addison. [Manifesto only is now used.]

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