presentment

[ pri-zent-muhnt ]

/ prɪˈzɛnt mənt /

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noun

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.

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Origin of presentment

1275–1325; Middle English presentement<Middle French. See present², -ment

Words nearby presentment

presentiment, presentism, presentist, presentive, presently, presentment, present participle, present perfect, present progressive, presents, present tense

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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 Blatchford
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.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
When 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 Bolles
When 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

presentment

/ (prɪˈzɛntmənt) /

noun

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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presentment

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