A Quick and Simple Dictionary

presentment

1. Noun.  (legal) A statement made on oath by a jury. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
2. Noun.  (context, ecclesiastical law) A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
3. Noun.  The act of presenting something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (eg a bill or cheque) for payment. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
4. Noun.  (context, now) An artistic representation; a picture. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
5. Noun.  Presentation of a performance, as of a play or work of music. (defdate, from 17th c.) .
6. Noun.  (context, now) The aspect or form in which something presents itself; appearance. (defdate, from 17th c.) .