Added 9 October 2026
presentment
/pɹɪˈzɛntmənt/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about presentment at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A statement made on oath by a jury. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
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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.
Origin
From Anglo-Norman presentment, presentement, Middle French presentement, corresponding to present + -ment.
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