presentments

/P R IY0 Z EH1 N T M AH0 N T S/

noun

1
A statement made on oath by a jury.
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
(ecclesiastical law) A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.
4
The act of presenting something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (e.g. a bill or cheque) for payment.
5
An artistic representation; a picture.
6
Presentation of a performance, as of a play or work of music.
7
The aspect or form in which something presents itself; appearance.
8
The official notice (formerly required to be given in court) of the surrender of a copyhold estate.

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