presentment Meaning & Definition
What Does Presentment Mean?
Presentment is used as a noun meaning A statement made on oath by a jury. It can also mean The notice taken by a grand jury of any offence from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them.
Presentment: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pɹɪˈzɛntmənt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | presentation, demonstration and notification |
| Plural | presentments |
Presentment Definition (Noun)
- A statement made on oath by a jury.
- 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.
- A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.
- The act of presenting something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (e.g. a bill or cheque) for payment.
- An artistic representation; a picture.
- Presentation of a performance, as of a play or work of music.
- The aspect or form in which something presents itself; appearance.
- The official notice (formerly required to be given in court) of the surrender of a copyhold estate.
Noun
- (ecclesiastical law) A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.
Synonyms of Presentment
Presentment synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Presentment
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Presentment in a Sentence
the presentment of a nuisance, a libel, etc.
Word Forms & Grammar
presentment (countable and uncountable, plural presentments)
Words That Rhyme With Presentment
Origin of Presentment
From Anglo-Norman presentment, presentement, Middle French presentement, corresponding to present + -ment.
How Do You Say Presentment?
You say presentment as //pɹɪˈzɛntmənt//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Presentment
What part of speech is presentment?
Presentment is a noun.
What is another word for presentment?
Close synonyms of presentment are presentation, demonstration and notification. See the full list of presentment synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of presentment?
The plural of presentment is presentments.