presentment
Pronunciation:
/pɹɪˈzɛntmənt/noun
Definitions
A statement made on oath by a jury.
The notice taken by a grand jury of any offence from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them.
Example: the presentment of a nuisance, a libel, etc.
(ecclesiastical law) A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.
The act of presenting something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (e.g. a bill or cheque) for payment.