presentments

noun

1. 1

   A statement made on oath by a jury.

2. 2

   The notice taken by a grand jury of any offence from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them.

   “the presentment of a nuisance, a libel, etc.”

3. 3

   (ecclesiastical law) A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.

4. 4

   The act of presenting something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (e.g. a bill or cheque) for payment.

5. 5

   An artistic representation; a picture.

6. 6

   Presentation of a performance, as of a play or work of music.

7. 7

   The aspect or form in which something presents itself; appearance.

8. 8

   The official notice (formerly required to be given in court) of the surrender of a copyhold estate.