A military movement which is used to draw the enemy's attention, distracting the enemy so that an attack can be made in another location.

1 [countable] demonstration (against somebody/something) a public meeting or march at which people show that they are protesting against or supporting someone or something to take part in/go on a demo [..]

late 14c., "proof that something is true," from Old French demonstration or directly from Latin demonstrationem (nominative demonstratio), noun of action from past participle stem of demonst [..]

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organized public display of support or criticism for a policy or event.

Verification by witnessing operation. [D04068]

presentation: a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view; "the presentation of new data"; "he gave the customer a demonstration& [..]

(n) a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view(n) a show of military force or preparedness(n) a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)(n) proof by a [..]

A demonstration is a gathering of people or groups to attract public attention and/or cause disruption. Some demonstrations seek to draw attention to existing laws and create pressure for change.

(politics) demonstration, rally