Presentment Definition & Meaning

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

Usage tips for "presentment"

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