1. the act of presenting or bringing something forward for consideration or display
Usage: formal
2. a formal accusation or charge made by a grand jury based on their own knowledge rather than on a bill of indictment
Usage: legal
3. the act of presenting a check, bill, or other financial instrument for payment
Usage: finance; banking

Examples

• The presentment of evidence took several hours in court.
• The grand jury issued a presentment against the corrupt official.
• The bank required proper presentment of the check before payment.
• His presentment of the proposal was well-received by the board.
• The presentment for payment must be made during business hours.
• The jury’s presentment detailed numerous violations of public trust.