\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.