presentment

[pri-zent-muh nt] /prɪˈzɛnt mənt/
noun
1.
an act of presenting, especially to the mind, as an idea, view, etc.
2.
the state of being presented.
3.
a presentation.
4.
the manner or mode in which something is presented.
5.
a representation, picture, or likeness.
6.
Commerce. the presenting of a bill, note, or the like, as for acceptance or payment.
7.
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.
8.
a theatrical or dramatic presentation.
Origin
1275-1325; Middle English presentement < Middle French. See present2, -ment
Examples from the web for presentment
  • The acts were similar to what was contained in the grand jury presentment.
  • Important events gain by the strength of their presentment, and trivialities delight us by the way in which they are narrated.
British Dictionary definitions for presentment

presentment

/prɪˈzɛntmənt/
noun
1.
the act of presenting or state of being presented; presentation
2.
something presented, such as a picture, play, etc
3.
(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
4.
(commerce) the presenting of a bill of exchange, promissory note, etc
Word Origin and History for presentment
n.

"act of presenting," c.1300, from Old French presentement "presentation (of a person) at a ceremony" (12c.), from presenter (see present (v.)).