Manifests

Definitions

  1. (n.) Documents listing the cargo, passengers, and details on a ship or aircraft for customs and legal purposes.
    The customs officer inspected the manifests before allowing the ship to dock.
  2. (v.) Third-person singular present tense of manifest, meaning to show or demonstrate clearly.
    The contract manifests the parties' intent to cooperate.

Commentary

As a noun, 'manifests' is typically plural of 'manifest' referring to shipping or transport documents; as a verb, it is the third-person singular present form of 'manifest' used in legal writing to indicate demonstration or evidence.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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