Presentment Definition

prĭ-zĕntmənt
noun
The act of presenting; presentation.
Webster's New World
An indictment.
American Heritage
The report of a grand jury concerning an alleged offense, used as a basis for an indictment.
American Heritage
A formal written document of accusation returned by a grand jury on its own, without the prosecutor’s having submitted a prior request for indictment. It is signed by all members of the grand jury, as distinct from an indictment, which is signed only by the foreman. Presentments are obsolete in federal courts.
Webster's New World Law
The production of a formal negotiable document, such as a promissory note, for payment.
Webster's New World Law

Other Word Forms of Presentment

Noun

Singular:
presentment
Plural:
presentments

Origin of Presentment

  • From Anglo-Norman presentment, presentement, Middle French presentement, corresponding to present +"Ž -ment.

    From Wiktionary

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