presentment
an act of presenting, especially to the mind, as an idea, view, etc.
the state of being presented.
a presentation.
the manner or mode in which something is presented.
a representation, picture, or likeness.
Commerce. the presenting of a bill, note, or the like, as for acceptance or payment.
Law. the written statement of an offense by a grand jury, of their own knowledge or observation, when no indictment has been laid before them.
a theatrical or dramatic presentation.
Origin of presentment
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How to use presentment in a sentence
But at the instant I caught a sight of my counterfeit presentment in a shop window, and veiled my haughty crest.
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordIf it is drawn on a bank outside, the check must be forwarded for presentment at the latest on the day after it is received.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesWhen it is payable on demand, presentment must be made within a reasonable time after its issue.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesWhen the note is not payable on demand, presentment must be made on the day it falls due.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney Bolles“I prefer the more romantic and sentimental presentment of the matter,” said Lady Engleton.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona Caird
British Dictionary definitions for presentment
/ (prɪˈzɛntmənt) /
the act of presenting or state of being presented; presentation
something presented, such as a picture, play, etc
law, mainly US a statement on oath by a grand jury of something within their own knowledge or observation, esp the commission of an offence when the indictment has been laid before them
commerce the presenting of a bill of exchange, promissory note, etc
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