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
“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
The lay panel is to hear testimony, issue a comprehensive report on what happened, and issue a presentment if members believe criminal charges are warranted, he said.
From Seattle Times
“You have a massive presentment problem” with charges in the case, Smith told the judge.
From Seattle Times
The court’s three magistrates and five detailees have handed seven times the workload of new criminal presentments compared with the same period last year, court officials said.
From Washington Post
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