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Webster 1913 Edition


Manifestation

Manˊi-fes-ta′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
manifestatio
: cf. F.
manifestation
.]
1.
The act of manifesting or disclosing, or the state of being manifested; discovery to the eye or to the understanding.
The secret manner in which acts of mercy ought to be performed, requires this public
manifestation
of them at the great day.
Atterbury.

Webster 1828 Edition


Manifestation

MANIFESTA'TION

,
Noun.
The act of disclosing what is secret, unseen or obscure; discovery to the eye or to the understanding; the exhibition of any thing by clear evidence; display; as the manifestation of God's power in creation, or of his benevolence in redemption.
The secret manner in which acts of mercy ought to be performed, requires this public manifestation of them at the great day.