manifesto

n. (pl. -s) declaration of policies, esp. By a political party. [italian: related to *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.