presentment
Americannoun
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an act of presenting, present, especially to the mind, as an idea, view, etc.
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a presentation.
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the manner or mode in which something is presented. present.
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a representation, picture, or likeness.
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Commerce. the presenting present of a bill, note, or the like, as for acceptance or payment.
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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.
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a theatrical or dramatic presentation.
noun
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the act of presenting or state of being presented; presentation
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something presented, such as a picture, play, etc
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law 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
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commerce the presenting of a bill of exchange, promissory note, etc
Etymology
Origin of presentment
1275–1325; Middle English presentement < Middle French. See present 2, -ment
Example Sentences
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Instead, they were “erroneously instructed” about a standard of proof required for a “presentment,” which would mean having a “reasonable ground for believing the defendant has committed” an alleged crime.
From Seattle Times
The grand jury presentment accused him of abusing two girls in the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, area, by groping them, sometimes in the guise of wrestling.
From Seattle Times
“Unresolved is the question of whether the special purpose grand jury’s final report constitutes a presentment,” the judge wrote, adding that he will hold a hearing on Jan. 24 on that issue.
From Seattle Times
When they attempted to stop the boys, "a shot went off" and broke a rear passenger window, the presentment added.
From BBC
Mendoza was also charged with voluntary manslaughter and other charges, according to a grand jury presentment unsealed Monday.
From Seattle Times
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