presentment

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
  2. noun a document that must be accepted and paid by another person
  3. noun a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

Etymology

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

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