Document put out by a political party during an election that lays out its promises of what they’ll do if they win. Usually considered a binding document.
Manifesto
Example Sentences
"Read the party manifesto."
"Their manifesto promises tax cuts."
Etymology & History
British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.
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General British
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