Man`i*fes*ta"tion (?), n. [L. manifestatio: cf. F. manifestation.]
The act of manifesting or disclosing, or the state of being manifested; discovery to the eye or to the understanding; also, that which manifests; exhibition; display; revelation; as, the manifestation of God's power in creation.
The secret manner in which acts of mercy ought to be performed, requires this public manifestation of them at the great day.
Atterbury.
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