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The correct spelling is presentments.
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noun
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The correct spelling is presentments. A statement made on oath by a jury. For example: "the presentment of a nuisance, a libel, etc."
Usage Examples
“the presentment of a nuisance, a libel, etc.”
Definition
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.
- 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.
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