'Manifestoes' definitions:
Definition of 'Manifestoes'
From: GCIDE
- Manifesto \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. [1913 Webster]
- it was proposed to draw up a manifesto, setting forth the grounds and motives of our taking arms. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
- Frederick, in a public manifesto, appealed to the Empire against the insolent pretensions of the pope. --Milman. [1913 Webster]