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presentment.

A statement made on oath by a jury.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɹɪˈzɛntmənt/UK
  1. A statement made on oath by a jury.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The notice taken by a grand jury of any offence from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them.

    countable · uncountable
    the presentment of a nuisance, a libel, etc.
  3. A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The act of presenting something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (e.g. a bill or cheque) for payment.

    countable · uncountable
  5. An artistic representation; a picture.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
  6. Presentation of a performance, as of a play or work of music.

    countable · uncountable
  7. The aspect or form in which something presents itself; appearance.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
  8. The official notice (formerly required to be given in court) of the surrender of a copyhold estate.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Anglo-Norman presentment, presentement, Middle French presentement, corresponding to present + -ment.

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