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presentment

[ pri-zent-muhnt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an act of presenting, present, especially to the mind, as an idea, view, etc.
the state of being presented. present.
a presentation.
the manner or mode in which something is presented. present.
a representation, picture, or likeness.
Commerce. the presenting present 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.

presentment

/ prɪˈzɛntmənt /

the act of presenting or state of being presented; presentation
something presented, such as a picture, play, etc
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
commerce the presenting of a bill of exchange, promissory note, etc

1275–1325; Middle English presentement < Middle French. See present ², -ment

But at the instant I caught a sight of my counterfeit presentment in a shop window, and veiled my haughty crest.

If it is drawn on a bank outside, the check must be forwarded for presentment at the latest on the day after it is received.

When it is payable on demand, presentment must be made within a reasonable time after its issue.

When the note is not payable on demand, presentment must be made on the day it falls due.

“I prefer the more romantic and sentimental presentment of the matter,” said Lady Engleton.

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