- the act of presenting or state of being presented; presentation
- something presented, such as a picture, play, etc
- chiefly 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
- the presenting of a bill of exchange, promissory note, etc
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pre•sent•ment
(pri zent′mənt),USA pronunciation n.
- an act of presenting, esp. 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.
- Business[Com.]the presenting of a bill, note, or the like, as for acceptance or payment.
- Lawthe 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.
- Middle French. See present2, -ment
- Middle English presentement 1275–1325
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presentment /prɪˈzɛntmənt/ n
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