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Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
A statement made on oath by a jury.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
The notice taken by a grand jury of any offence from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: ecclesiastical, law, lifestyle, religion
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noun
The act of presenting something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (e.g. a bill or cheque) for payment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
An artistic representation; a picture.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, countable, uncountable
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noun
Presentation of a performance, as of a play or work of music.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The aspect or form in which something presents itself; appearance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, countable, uncountable
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noun
The official notice (formerly required to be given in court) of the surrender of a copyhold estate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: presentation, demonstration
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: show
Narrower terms: exhibition, exposure, performance, lecture demonstration, counterdemonstration
noun
an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: notification
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: due process, due process of law
noun
a document that must be accepted and paid by another person
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: charge, billing
History
From Anglo-Norman presentment, presentement, Middle French presentement, corresponding to present + -ment.
