presentment

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Synonyms: resentment, presentiment, presentient, representment, relentment, resentiment, presentments

Antonyms: resentment, presentiment, presentient, representment, relentment, resentiment, presentments

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|legal}} A [[statement]] made on oath by a [[jury]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|legal}} 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. {{lb|en|ecclesiastical law}} A formal [[complaint]] submitted to a bishop or archdeacon. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
4. The act of [[presenting]] something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (e.g. a bill or cheque) for payment. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|now|_|rare}} An artistic representation; a [[picture]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
6. Presentation of a performance, as of a play or work of music. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
7. {{lb|en|now|_|rare}} The [[aspect]] or form in which something presents itself; [[appearance]]. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
8. The official notice (formerly required to be given in court) of the [[surrender]] of a [[copyhold]] [[estate]].

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