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Presentment

/pɹɪˈzɛntmənt/

A statement made on oath by a jury.

📖 Definitions of "Presentment"

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.

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