pre|sent|ment

pre|sent|ment
pre|sent|ment «prih ZEHNT muhnt», noun.
1. the action of bringing forward; offering to be considered.
2. a showing; offering to be seen.
3. something brought forward or shown.
4. a representation on the stage or by a portrait.
5. a statement by a grand jury of an offense from their own knowledge: »

In its presentment, regarded as one of the most bitter ever handed up in the county, the grand jury asserted that the men had misled the taxpayers (New York Times).

6. the act of presenting a bill, note, or other commercial obligation, as for payment or acceptance.
7. a bringing to mind; suggestion.
╂[< Old French presentement < presenter to present, bestow]

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